The Black Ballot

Keep informed on the issues that matter most to Black voters. From voter suppression to racial inequality, our website covers the issues that affect the Black community’s vote and ballot. With expert commentary, in-depth reporting, and exclusive interviews, NewsOne provides the information you need to make informed decisions at the polls.

Eric Johnson

Dallas Mayor Becomes Republican After Democratic Reelection

Eric Johnson, the second-ever Black mayor of Dallas, is switching to Republican months after winning reelection by running as a…
#TheBlackBallot WASHINGTON DC VOTING

National Voter Registration Day: Preparing For Election Day

For National Voting Registration Day, here's a step-by-step guide to prepare you to cast your ballot on Election Day. If…
Jim Clyburn Kamala Harris Nancy Pelosi Vice President

Clyburn Defends VP Harris From Running Mate Criticism

Top Democrats aren't united on who Biden's running mate should be.
The 57th Commemoration of Malcolm X

Cornel West Announces White House Bid
Democratic National Convention

Cherelle Parker: Philly's 1st Black Woman Mayor?
Kamala Harris gen Z generation Z new poll approve voters

Young Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Of VP Harris: Poll
Former President Trump Holds Rally In North Carolina

NC Lt. Gov. Once Said Blacks 'Owe' For Reparations
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Holds Election Night Event

Lightfoot Addresses How Race Affected Election Loss
Virginia 4th Congressional District Democratic Primary

Jennifer McClellan Wins Historic Election
Governor-elect Moore and Lt. Governor-elect Miller Press Conference on Transition

Wes Moore Is The Lone Sitting Black Governor
Virginians Take Action For An Economic Recovery And Infrastructure Package Prioritizing Climate, Care, Jobs, And Justice, Call On Congress To Pass The THRIVE Act

Virginia Could Elect Its 1st Black Congresswoman
11 itemsPolitical Pioneers

Here's Every Black US Senator In American History
Democrat Raphael Warnock Campaigns In Final Days Before Runoff Election

Warnock Beats Walker In Runoff
Eric Johnson

Dallas Mayor Becomes Republican After Democratic Reelection

Eric Johnson, the second-ever Black mayor of Dallas, is switching to Republican months after winning reelection by running as a…

 1 day ago
09.22.23
#TheBlackBallot WASHINGTON DC VOTING

National Voter Registration Day: Preparing For Election Day

For National Voting Registration Day, here's a step-by-step guide to prepare you to cast your ballot on Election Day. If…

 4 days ago
09.19.23
Jim Clyburn Kamala Harris Nancy Pelosi Vice President

Clyburn Defends VP Harris From Running Mate Criticism

Top Democrats aren't united on who Biden's running mate should be.

 1 week ago
09.19.23
INDONESIA-ASEAN-SUMMIT

VP Harris Kicking Off College Tour At HBCU

Vice President Kamala Harris is kicking off a college tour at an HBCU to shore up support among young voters…

 2 weeks ago
09.09.23
Cornel West Donald Trump Joe Biden presidential election 2024 national poll

'Spoiler' Cornel West Helps Trump: Poll

A new poll found Biden would barely lose with Cornel West playing "spoiler."

 1 month ago
08.22.23
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19th Amendment: Black Women Voting Rights Champions

In honor of the anniversary of the 19th Amendment being ratified, we spotlight notable Black women who have fought for…

 1 month ago
08.18.23
Kentucky AG Makes Announcement On Charges In Breonna Taylor's Death

Op-Ed: How Daniel Cameron Is Disrespecting His Voters

Democratic Kentucky attorney general hopeful Pamela Stevenson calls out the current AG.

 1 month ago
08.17.23

Hill Harper Announces Bid For U.S. Senate

Actor and author Hill Harper, a newly announced candidate in Michigan, is the latest Black person running for U.S. Senate…

 3 months ago
08.01.23
Yusef Salaam

Exonerated To Elected: Yusef Salaam Wins NYC Primary

The Exonerated Five member is one step closer to being a city councilman.

 3 months ago
06.28.23
President Biden Speaks On Student Debt Relief At Delaware State University

'Representation': Lisa Blunt Rochester's Senate Run

The congresswoman is considered a shoo-in.

 3 months ago
07.06.23
The 57th Commemoration of Malcolm X

Cornel West Announces White House Bid

Cornel West, the noted scholar and activist, has announced his third-party candidacy for president of the United States in the…

 4 months ago
07.06.23
Democratic National Convention

Cherelle Parker: Philly's 1st Black Woman Mayor?

Cherelle Parker is the favorite to become the city's 100th mayor, the first woman and first Black woman to serve…

 4 months ago
07.05.23
Kamala Harris gen Z generation Z new poll approve voters

Young Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Of VP Harris: Poll

In what could have broad implications for the 2024 election, a new poll found that the nation's youngest voters overwhelmingly…

 5 months ago
05.05.23
Former President Trump Holds Rally In North Carolina

NC Lt. Gov. Once Said Blacks 'Owe' For Reparations

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's newly announced gubernatorial campaign drew attention to his suggestion that Black people should pay,…

 5 months ago
04.25.23
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Holds Election Night Event

Lightfoot Addresses How Race Affected Election Loss

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who has lost her bid for reelection, addressed the role her Black race played in her…

 7 months ago
03.01.23
Virginia 4th Congressional District Democratic Primary

Jennifer McClellan Wins Historic Election

She is the first Black woman Virginia has ever elected to Congress.

 7 months ago
02.24.23
Governor-elect Moore and Lt. Governor-elect Miller Press Conference on Transition

Wes Moore Is The Lone Sitting Black Governor

Maryland's new leader has a key distinction.

 8 months ago
02.05.23
Virginians Take Action For An Economic Recovery And Infrastructure Package Prioritizing Climate, Care, Jobs, And Justice, Call On Congress To Pass The THRIVE Act

Virginia Could Elect Its 1st Black Congresswoman

The special primary election is Tuesday.

 9 months ago
12.16.22
11 itemsPolitical Pioneers

Here's Every Black US Senator In American History

In the 233 years that the U.S. Senate has existed, there have only been 11 senators who are Black.

 10 months ago
12.06.22
Democrat Raphael Warnock Campaigns In Final Days Before Runoff Election

Warnock Beats Walker In Runoff

Senate Democrats now have a 51-49 advantage.

 10 months ago
12.08.22