Hundreds of Black candidates are running in midterm elections in the United States in November, after which Democrats are likely to lose the control of Congress to Republicans.
Hundreds of Black candidates are running in this year’s election cycle and many are looking to make history as the first Black elected official in their respective races. “I’ve never seen a crop of more talented, hard-working and viable Black candidates than I have seen in this election cycle,” said Tolulope Kevin Olasanoye, political…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones speaks to campaign volunteers outside his campaign office in Pine Bluff on Saturday, February 19, 2022. (Photo