Going into Election Day, this midterm featured one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years. Now it is shaping up to be a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.

See the updated results for state races and ballot measures here.

Gabe Vasquez is the Democratic candidate for New Mexico’s Second Congressional House District and outlined his priorities on New Mexico in Focus.

Greg Cunningham is the Republican candidate for New Mexico’s Second Congressional House District and outlined his priorities on New Mexico in Focus.

The grand opening of Raices Sagradas Community Farm in Albuquerque’s South Valley on Oct. 24 marked the culmination of years of work and planning. Operating on a property that was once an illegal dumping ground, the farm is designed for long-term climate resilience and community education.

Dolores Huerta, the co-founder of the United Farmworkers, born in Dawson, New Mexico, died on Wednesday. Democratic leaders set up the ofrenda to honor Huerta’s life and work.

For the first time in 8 years, New Mexicans will be choosing a new governor on November 3rd. Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland from Laguna Pueblo served in the U.S. Congress and then as Interior Secretary. She told KUNM she would continue to support public education through the state’s oil and gas revenue.

Democrat Laura Montoya is running for a second term as New Mexico State Treasurer.

With Michelle Lujan Grisham being termed-limited, two candidates are vying to be the next governor of New Mexico. Republican Gregg Hull was mayor of Rio Rancho for 12 years. He tells KUNM that sets him up well to lead the state, especially since he focused on building up the city’s water infrastructure. Hull says he wants to use the state’s robust revenues to address water issues around New Mexico.

James Ellison is the Republican candidate for State Treasurer, challenging incumbent Democrat Laura Montoya.