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Will Raphael Warnock’s Victory Draw Black Voters to the Polls In 2024 Presidential Election? [Updated]

The Senator's win could motivate African Americans to go to the polls in 2024.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

December 7, 2022
Midterm Elections 2022, Politics

Black Women Suffered Some Disappointing Defeats, But There’s Still Reasons to Celebrate

Black women weren't able to defeat entrenched Republican candidates last night, but Black female candidates still managed to pull-off some political firsts.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 9, 2022
Midterm Elections 2022, Politics

Will Black Voters Be Blamed If Democrats Don’t Win The Midterms?

Black voters have been a bedrock of the Democratic party for decades, but some experts worry if Democrats don't win, Black voters will be held responsible.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 8, 2022
Politics

Young Black Organizers Are Fired-Up, With Just Days Left Until the Midterms

The Root spoke with young Black organizers about their crucial role in the November election and what issues are driving them to the polls.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 2, 2022
Politics

Schumer Is Shook About Possibly Losing Senate Control Over Herschel Walker

The Democrats' top man in the Senate is definitely worried about Rev. Raphael Warnock's race.

By

Keith Reed

Published

October 28, 2022
Politics

Obama Back! The Former President Has Plans to Help Democrats Before Midterms

He will heading to Michigan and Georgia later this month.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

October 17, 2022
Politics, The National Interest

Black Voter Turnout Could Possibly Decide the Pennsylvania Senate Race

In the close race between Democratic nominee John Fetterman and his Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz, Black voters are the key.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

October 11, 2022
Politics

Democrats Are Betting On Black Voters To Help Hold the Senate

Concerned about keeping Biden from becoming a lame duck, the party is doubling down on Black folks. Are we surprised?

By

Keith Reed

Published

September 28, 2022
Politics

Democrats Push For a Deal to Increase Police Funding

When will they realize loving on cops isn't a winning strategy for them?

By

Keith Reed

Published

September 22, 2022
Politics

Barack’s Back On the Campaign Trail

Former President Obama is jumping back into politics to try to help his party in the midterms

By

Keith Reed

Published

September 9, 2022