Idaho state Rep. Paulette Jordan hopes to be the first Native American governor in U.S. history. (John Locher/AP)Several candidates in Tuesday’s primary races are hoping these elections will be their first steps toward making history, or at least changing the political climate in their states. Be it diversifying their parties or reversing long-running trends, a handful of candidates appear focused on disrupting the status quo. Here are four you should know about:Pearl Kim, Republican candidate in Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District, is the only GOP woman seeking office Tuesday in Pennsylvania. She's vying for a seat that was previously occupied by Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-Pa.), who resigned after a sexual harassment scandal.

Source: Washington Post May 15, 2018 18:44 UTC