Global Peace Secretariat awards Special Citation to the "American People"

Global Peace Secretariat awards Special Citation to the "American People" , honoring diversity of Americans elected in the historic November 3rd 2026 midterm election.

Marking America's 250th Anniversary, the citation recognises an election in which Americans from many backgrounds — African American, Latino, Native American, Middle Eastern and Indian American — won office in roles never seen before, with all the final results still coming in.

" I once had the privilege as volunteer to help on election night at a polling location . It was amazing experience to see democracy in action , as citizens cast their ballots".....Kumu Gupta .

Among the historic firsts recognised are the first Black woman Governor elected to state office, the first Native American woman Governor and the first Native American woman elected to the United States Senate. The citation also notes the first Muslim Senator, the first openly gay man elected to the Senate, the first Latina Governor in Texas, the first Latino Governor of California, and the first Black Governors in Florida, Wisconsin and Nevada.

In California, it honors the election of Nithya Raman as the first Indian American woman elected Mayor of Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest city.

"The American people have shown the world that America is a true melting pot of the world's diverse cultures, making for a strong & unified democracy" ...... Secretary General Kumu Gupta

See Citation reel:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DflQXFsxqby/?cplk=OTU4ZjVvejk4aTl2