New members of Congress

Updated 5:25 PM ET, Wed February 18, 2015

Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.

In one of the few Democratic takeovers, Gwen Graham unseated two-term Republican Rep. Steve Southerland. She is the first woman to represent Florida's District 2 in the House.

Photos: New members of Congress

New members of Congress – In one of the few Democratic takeovers, Gwen Graham unseated two-term Republican Rep. Steve Southerland. She is the first woman to represent Florida's District 2 in the House.

Hide Caption

1 of 22

Mia Love is the first Republican African American woman ever elected in Congress. She will now represent Utah's District 2 in the House.

Photos: New members of Congress

New members of Congress – Mia Love is the first Republican African American woman ever elected in Congress. She will now represent Utah's District 2 in the House.

Hide Caption

2 of 22

Following a highly contested senate race, Rep. Tom Cotton managed to unseat Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor. He is the first Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran to serve in the Senate.

Photos: New members of Congress

New members of Congress – Following a highly contested senate race, Rep. Tom Cotton managed to unseat Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor. He is the first Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran to serve in the Senate.

Hide Caption

3 of 22

New York Republican Elise Stefanik just became the youngest woman ever elected in Congress. The 30 year old beat Democrat Aaron Wolf with a 20 percentage point margin.

Photos: New members of Congress

New members of Congress – New York Republican Elise Stefanik just became the youngest woman ever elected in Congress. The 30 year old beat Democrat Aaron Wolf with a 20 percentage point margin.

Hide Caption

4 of 22

Republican Joni Ernst won the Iowa Senate seat, which formerly belonged to her Democratic challenger Bruce Braley. She is the first woman to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate.

Photos: New members of Congress

New members of Congress – Republican Joni Ernst won the Iowa Senate seat, which formerly belonged to her Democratic challenger Bruce Braley. She is the first woman to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate.

Hide Caption

5 of 22

David Rouzer became the first Republican in 140 years to represent North Carolina's District 7. He formerly served as a state legislator and lobbyist.

Photos: New members of Congress

New members of Congress – David Rouzer became the first Republican in 140 years to represent North Carolina's District 7. He formerly served as a state legislator and lobbyist.

Hide Caption

6 of 22

Photos: New members of Congress

New members of Congress – After a highly contested senate race, Rep. Cory Gardner pushed ahead of Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Udall.

Hide Caption

7 of 22

Republican Thom Tillis managed to edge ahead of North Carolina Democratic incumbent Sen. Kay Hagan following an aggresive neck-and-neck senate race.

Photos: New members of Congress

New members of Congress – Republican Thom Tillis managed to edge ahead of North Carolina Democratic incumbent Sen. Kay Hagan following an aggresive neck-and-neck senate race.

Hide Caption

8 of 22