10 Candidates Who Could Make History in the Midterms

It’s the most expensive election cycle in U.S. history in terms of political ad spending, with more than $11 billion expected to be spent, according to analysis firm AdImpact. States have redrawn congressional maps between censuses at a rate the National Conference of State Legislatures says has not been seen since the 1800s, as parties try to secure victories. And Donald Trump has an historically low approval rating for a President heading into the midterms. This election is also set to see massive turnover on Capitol Hill, with dozens of members of Congress resigning, retiring, or seeking other office.Depending on the results, it could see a number of identity barriers broken, too. A record 26 women are vying for Governor posts across the country, according to Rutgers University's Center for American Women and Politics. A handful of candidates for Congress could also become national historic firsts if they win.Here’s who to watch out for.First Black Speaker of the House?Rep. Joseph Rainey of South Carolina is believed to be the first Black American elected to the U.S. House in 1870. He also was the first Black American to preside over the House of Representatives—albeit temporari...