Elections

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

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

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

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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

Making sense of where Black voters stand with Biden and Trump

An erosion of Black voters, a crucial part of Biden’s coalition that won him the White House in 2020, could…
/ November 9, 2023

Republicans tout ‘winning back’ Black voters, call out Michelle Obama during presidential debate

After Republicans saw major losses in Tuesday's elections, candidates took to the stage for the party’s second presidential debate. 
/ November 9, 2023

Ohio election results seen as major victory for Black women

Advocates are celebrating Tuesday’s vote in Ohio to make abortion a constitutional right, claiming it as a particular victory for…
/ November 8, 2023

At least 9 precincts in majority-Black Mississippi county ran out of ballots, per reports

Ballots at polling stations in Mississippi's most populous county ran out on Tuesday, resulting in voters waiting hours to cast…
/ November 8, 2023

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