Reproductive rights, gun violence and climate change are other important issues, a poll found.

The May 3 primary election marks the beginning of a series of major races across the country. 

Now that there is no longer speculation about whether Stacey Abrams will run for governor of Georgia, people are eagerly turning their attention to next year's mid-term election. Oddsmakers have given Abrams the early edge over Brian Kemp.

Switching districts set McBath up to primary freshman legislator Carolyn Bordeaux who currently represents the 7th Congressional District. In a statement posted to Twitter, McBath did not mention her colleague opting instead to frame her run for the 7th Congressional District as a part of a promise made to her son Jordan who was murdered in late 2012.   

Running tough races his entire life, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes aims to make sure people have the tools and resources necessary to lead a better life.

While the country is being forced to deal with systemic racism and white supremacy, Black candidates are stepping into the void.