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09/25/2026

A historic number of Black candidates are entering governor races across the United States this election cycle.

Eight Black major-party nominees are seeking governors’ offices in 2026, representing both major parties and bringing different backgrounds, experiences, and policy priorities to their campaigns.

Only three Black Americans have previously been elected governor, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore remains the only Black governor currently serving in the country.

The 2026 field includes candidates such as Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, David Crowley in Wisconsin, Byron Donalds in Florida, John James in Michigan, Aaron Ford in Nevada, Lisa Demuth in Minnesota, Jermaine Johnson in South Carolina, and Moore’s reelection campaign in Maryland.

The growing number of candidates highlights ongoing discussions about representation and leadership in statewide politic

09/19/2026

08/30/2026

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Betsy TherouxGeorgia Legislative Black Caucus, Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers to Host the Georgia BLACKPRINT™: The Prosperity Convening ATLANTA – State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson), secretary of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), joined by ...

08/14/2026

There are at least six races for Governor that we are currently watching:

Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia
John James for Michigan
Representative Lisa Demuth for Minnesota
Aaron D. Ford for Nevada
Jermaine Johnson For South Carolina
David Crowley for Wisconsin

Only three Black Americans have been elected Governor in the United States. This year, six can be elected at one time, and the re-election of Governor Wes Moore in Maryland could mean that seven could be serving at one time!

07/10/2026

Join the Speakers of the House for an incredible brunch!

Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Illinois
Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton, Pennsylvania
Speaker Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown, Delaware
Speaker Don Scott, Virginia
Honorable Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl E. Heastie

Beyond the Gavel: A breakfast celebration on the Chicago River supporting and celebrating historic leadership, lasting legacy, and impact beyond the gavel.

07/08/2026

A great choice to serve as the next United States Senator from Maine -> https://www.mainesenate.org/senator/senator/senator-jill-duson/

Sen. Duson recognizes that those who came before her fought to open doors; she has dedicated a lifetime to serving the Portland community.

07/08/2026

A great choice to serve as the next United States Senator from Maine -> https://legislature.maine.gov/District14

Senate District 14: In Kennebec County: Chelsea; Farmingdale; Gardiner; Hallowell; Manchester; Monmouth; Pittston; Randolph; Readfield; Wayne; West Gardiner; and Winthrop.

06/19/2026

As DLCC Board Member and Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes makes clear as we celebrate Juneteenth today: We must continue to work every day to create a more equal and equitable future for all.

06/11/2026

HUGE: Aaron Ford is officially the Democratic nominee for governor of Nevada.

Congrats, Aaron! Let’s flip the governor’s mansion blue and win big in November.