A record number of women -- at least 123, with some races still undecided -- will serve in the next session of the U.S. Congress, which begins in January 2019. Many newcomers join congressional veterans in the Senate and House of Representatives from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Here they are.

Latin music stars arrive on the red carpet for the 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas on November 15, 2018.

Fires driven by winds and dry weather have ravaged Northern and Southern California for several days, causing record damage -- killing dozens and destroying thousands of homes and other structures.

Latin music stars perform during the 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on November 15, 2018.

Winners pose backstage with their awards during the 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas on November 15, 2018.

A look back at famous people who have died in 2018.

President Donald Trump hosts an event for prison reform, attends a Diwali ceremony and new members of Congress are welcomed to Capitol Hill the week of November 12, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Latin music stars attend the Latin Grammy Person of the Year gala honoring Mexican rock band Mana in Las Vegas on November 14, 2018.

Country music stars perform during the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 14, 2018 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Country music stars walk the red carpet at the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 14, 2018 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

The Friars Club honors Billy Crystal with their Entertainment Icon Award at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on November 12, 2018 in New York City.

Honorees and celebrities arrive on the red carpet for the 2018 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Spring Street Studios in New York City on November 12, 2018.

Members preview works of art by Andy Warhol for the exhibit "Andy Warhol - From A to B and Back Again" at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.

Veterans participate in the Veterans Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City on November 11, 2018. The parade, which honors the service of veterans and active military personal, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

Celebrities arrive on the red carpet for the 44th annual E! People's Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on November 11, 2018.

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, November 10-11, 2018, in honor of the anniversary of the 100th of the World War I armistice.

Bella and Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Winnie Harlow, Adriana Lima and other Victoria’s Secret Angels hit the runway at the 2018 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York City on Nov. 8, 2018.

The cast of "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" attends the premiere of the film Thursday in Paris.

Honorees and presenters for the Wall Street Journal Magazine 2018 Innovator Awards walk the red carpet at the Museum of Modern Art on November 7, 2018 in New York City.

Americans head to the polls on November 6, 2018 to vote in the midterm elections. Control of Congress, many statehouses and governorships, as well as local initiatives are on the ballot across the country. There was record turnout during the early voting period in many states.