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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.

Val Demings and Marco Rubio squared off on Election Day as the two Floridians vied for the incumbent Republican's seat in the U.S. Senate.

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Upstart candidate Maxwell Frost, 25, clobbered his Republican counterpart to win the Florida U.S. House seat that was vacated by Val Demings. Follow our live updates here.

Opinion

Education is always important, but all voters should be education voters this year.

The voices of Black youth have been a major cornerstone of democracy for decades.

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Enyia also said that Black communities need candidates willing to “make bold decisions” to impact people’s lives positively and who are committed to fighting for longer-term change.  

A GOP-led last-second lawsuit aims to stop absentee ballots in Detroit.

The state rep is fighting to represent Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional district. 

Election Resource Center

BlackPAC Executive Director Adrianne Shropshire is raising voter awareness around several key areas as people prepare to head to the polls.

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Here's how to watch former President Barack Obama speak at a rally alongside Georgia Democrats at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park.

It's the same voter suppression, just a new day and a different tactic.

Judicial elections are often among the least researched races on the ballot, given the lack of information.

Politics

Michigan Voices is working to help communities organize and keep the pressure on.