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.

Florida's Democratic attorney general nominee spoke with NewsOne exclusively.

Opinion

Even today, the 19th Amendment doesn’t secure all women of color’s voting rights.

The Election Assistance Commission and civic engagement organizations are using Help America Vote Day to recruit volunteer poll workers for the midterm elections. People interested in learning more can sign up online or contact their local election officials. 

The embattled Baltimore State's Attorney is seeking a third term.

Two sitting Black women secretaries of state share what it means to be a steward of democracy.

Following primary elections in California, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass advanced in the Los Angeles mayor race to face billionaire former Republican Rick Caruso in a runoff in November. If she wins, she will become the city's first Black woman mayor.

Herschel Walker's backers hope Black voters are easily swayed by one-off gifts.

Karen Bass has attracted a large amount of support from Black women voters ahead of Tuesday's California primary elections in Los Angeles, a new poll found. It's a different story for Black male voters, though.

Politics

Team Abrams emphasized how Georgia's current governor is unfit to keep citizens safe.

Politics

Black voters remain the most solid group supporting the president, albeit not as many.

From statewide races like the lieutenant governor to several judicial seats, Georgia voters once again have an opportunity to choose their champion. 

The chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced he was running for election to challenge Rep. Mondaire Jones, the type of incumbent Democratic House candidate the group was created to support.