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Black candidates were instrumental in helping the Democrats win the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Democratic candidate for governor is fighting back against Brian Kemp after countless lawsuits of voter suppression.
Former national teacher of the year Jahana Hayes has been declared the winner of her congressional race in Connecticut.
Florida Amendment 4 passed, granting voting rights to ex-felons.
People are outraged over Brian Kemp's voter suppression tactics.
Andrew Gillum on Tuesday night barely fell short in his historic quest to become the first Black governor of Florida's next governor.
Letitia A. "Tish" James made history Tuesday night after she was projected to win her election to New York state's next attorney general.
Ben Jealous fell short in his effort to become governor of Maryland when he lost the election on Tuesday night to incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
Ayanna Pressley on Tuesday night officially became the first Black women to represent Massachusetts in Congress after officials confirmed her inevitable victory.
Voting is taking place in Georgia and there are endless reports of trouble at the polls.
With such widespread reports of failing voting machines across the country, it took a civil rights icon to steward what could become an iconic civil rights moment during the highly consequential midterm elections on Tuesday.