Elections

Daniel Cameron Loses Kentucky Gubernatorial Bid, Trump Says Mitch McConnell's ‘Stench’ Cost Him

Embracing Trump was ‘a huge mistake,’ Chris Christie says, refuting Trump’s claim.
11/09/2023

Exonerated Central Park Five Member Yusef Salaam Elected To NYC City Council In Full Circle Moment

Once jailed with four other teens for a crime he did not commit, he will now represent Harlem as part of the city’s lawmaking body.
11/08/2023

Mayor Races: Cherelle Parker Makes History In Philadelphia, Sheila Jackson Lee Headed For Runoff

Parker becomes Philly’s first female mayor, but Jackson Lee must fight one more election round.
11/08/2023

5 Things To Consider Before Voting On Election Day

Here are some steps to ensure your voice is heard and to boost Black voter turnout.
11/03/2023

The Buckeye Vote: Controversy Sits on Ohio’s Ballot Next Week

Ohio voters will decide on issues dividing the country at large.
11/03/2023

“And They’re Off!” The Kentucky 2023 Election is a Derby All its Own

Kentucky’s upcoming election could result in some historic firsts.
09/29/2023

The 2023 Mayoral Vote: Five Major U.S. Cities To Watch

Here are five important, upcoming local elections where your vote could make all the difference.
08/04/2023

What You Need To Know About Florida’s New Voting Law And The Potential Damage To Black Voters

The controversial law, SB 7050, goes into effect on July 1, 2023, but it has the potential to disenfranchise millions of voters.
05/11/2023
Mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets a voter after an appearance at Greater St. John Bible Church in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago on Feb. 26, 2023.

Brandon Johnson: 5 Things To Know About Chicago’s Next Mayor

Mayor-elect Johnson pledged to "build a safer, stronger Chicago" after winning a narrow victory.
04/06/2023

Earle, Ark., Elects Jaylen Smith, 18, The Youngest Ever Black U.S. Mayor

A recent high school graduate who still lives with his parents, ran on a progressive platform.
12/07/2022