It's still happening -- "first woman elected as" records are being set. This week's news: Democratic candidate Kathleen Blanco was elected governor of Louisiana in a run-off election, the first female to be elected to that post in Louisiana.

News Stories:
It's Blanco: Come-from-behind victory gives La. its first female governor - Times-Picayune, New Orleans
Blanco wins historic vote, elected governor and Analysis: Black runoffs boosted Blanco - The Advocate, Baton Rouge
Democrat Wins Runoff Election in Louisiana - New York Times (free registration may be required)
Louisiana's Break from the Past: Vote Will End White Male Monopoly on Governor's Office - Washington Post - also: interview with Douglas Brinkley just before the election
Louisiana elects first female governor - Adam Nossiter, Associated Press - The Boston Globe