Democrat Maura Healey is the projected winner in the race for Massachusetts governor. Healey and her running mate, Kim Driscoll, defeated Republicans Geoff Diehl and Leah Allen.

Healey will be the first openly gay woman to serve as governor in the country. She is also the first woman to be elected governor in Massachusetts.

Healey told her supporters Tuesday night that she hopes her victory can be an inspiration to the younger generation.

"To every little girl and to every young LGBTQ person out there, I hope tonight shows you that you can be whatever, whoever you want to be," Healey said.