Elections

Baltimore mayor endorses Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks

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Henry Whitehorn wins Louisiana sheriff runoff by one vote; opponent seeks recount

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Dem voters urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down ‘unconstitutional’ maps

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Senator Schumer rings the alarm about harms of AI for Black voters

Senate Chuck Schumer indicated that the nation’s first bill to regulate AI will focus on how to safeguard Black voters…
/ November 22, 2023

Court ruling on Black voters’ right to sue under Voting Rights Act is ‘unconscionable’

Members of Congress are condemning a federal appeals court ruling that threatens the enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
/ November 22, 2023

Judge imposes stricter bond conditions on Trump co-defendant in Georgia election subversion case

D.A. Fani Willis argued that Harrison Floyd had been trying to intimidate and contact likely witnesses and his co-defendants, violating…
/ November 22, 2023

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can’t sue

The panel of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that only the U.S. attorney general can enforce Section 2…
/ November 21, 2023

Arkansas attorney Risie Howard, Democrat, launches congressional campaign

Risie Howard filed to run as a Democrat against U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, a Republican, in the 4th Congressional District…
/ November 19, 2023

Liberian President George Weah concedes defeat after provisional results show challenger won runoff

Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat to challenger Joseph Boakai late Friday after provisional results showed he was down.
/ November 19, 2023

Critics say Scott remains threat to Black voters after end of presidential campaign

Though Tim Scott suspended his 2024 campaign for president, critics say he still poses a threat to Black voters.
/ November 13, 2023

Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott announces he is dropping out of the 2024 race

Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott announced late Sunday that he was dropping out of the 2024 race.
/ November 12, 2023

Progressive Minnesota US Rep. Ilhan Omar draws prominent primary challenger

Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels announced he’ll try once again to unseat Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress.
/ November 12, 2023

Harris files paperwork putting Biden on South Carolina’s ballot to kick off 2024 Democratic primary

South Carolina will lead off the Democratic presidential primary after a schedule overhaul meant to better empower Black voters.
/ November 12, 2023

Deon Tedder to become youngest South Carolina state senator with special election victory

State Rep. Deon Tedder, a 33-year-old Democrat, will soon be the youngest senator in the South Carolina Senate.
/ November 11, 2023

Watch: Voters are not excited about a Biden vs. Trump rematch

Age is more than a number when it comes to questions about reelecting President Joe Biden for a second term.
/ November 10, 2023