Longtime Dallas pastor and civil rights leader Frederick Haynes III has won the election for Texas' 30th Congressional District. He replaces outgoing Representative Jasmine Crockett, maintaining Democratic control of the seat.
April Ryan celebrates Black women's historic election wins while warning voters the fight for democracy isn't over—stay engaged and hold leaders accountable.
Scott Colom is a longtime Mississippi prosecutor seeking to become the state's first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction. Get to know his background, legal career, policy priorities and historic Senate campaign.
Black candidates are making history in the 2026 midterm elections with victories in gubernatorial, Senate and other statewide races, breaking barriers in political representation across the country.
Black women achieved historic milestones in the 2026 midterm elections, securing governorships, U.S. Senate seats, and critical statewide offices across the country.
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II has won the race for secretary of state, defeating Republican Anthony Forlini and securing a new chapter in his political career.
Gilchrist, who has served alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer since 2019, will transition from Michigan's second-highest executive offi
Democrats are projected to regain control of the U.S. Senate following a series of major victories in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a significant shift in Washington during President Donald Trump's second term.
CBS News reported late Tuesday that Democrats had secured the Republican-held seat
Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida’s first Black governor, making history with his election victory on Tuesday (November 3).
