The Black Mamba

Fans are pointing out how Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER perfectly reflects the current state of the United States, as several historic firsts are being made across the country following the 2026 midterm elections. Among them: First Black woman elected Governor of the United States — Keisha Lance Bottoms (Georgia) First openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate — Chris Pappas (New Hampshire) First Latina governor of Texas — Gina Hinojosa First Native American woman elected governor — Deb Haaland (New Mexico) First Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate — Peggy Flanagan (Minnesota) First Black governor of Florida — Byron Donalds First Black governor of Wisconsin — David Crowley First Muslim American elected to the U.S. Senate — Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan) First Muslim mayor of New York City — Zohran Mamdani First transgender woman elected to the Alabama Legislature — Allison Montgomery