Democratic candidate Courtney McClain is challenging incumbent Representative William Timmons in South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, aiming to become the first Black woman elected to Congress from the state.
Category: Elections 2026
Posted inElections 2026
DC residents urged to run for vacant ANC seats before Aug. 5 deadline
District of Columbia residents are being encouraged to run for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner positions ahead of the upcoming November general election.
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Black community has their say in 2026 midterm primary elections
The African-American community had a successful primary election in Maryland on June 23, 2026, with several African-American candidates securing nominations for key county executive posts and state delegate positions, including the potential addition of Adrian Boafo to the congressional delegation.
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Rain and low turnout mark Maryland’s June 23 primary elections
Despite rainy weather on Maryland’s Primary Election Day, voters across Baltimore turned out to cast ballots and stressed the importance of civic engagement. Many cited voting as a responsibility owed to past generations and a necessary way to influence issues affecting their communities, including the cost of living, representation and quality of life.
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Baltimore County NAACP delivers civil rights address
By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO The NAACP Baltimore County branch hosted the “State of Civil Rights Address,” delivered by President Roland Patterson Jr. at St. Stephen AME Church in Essex on May 30. Issues within the Black community, including excessive force, redistricting and an increase in traffic stops were discussed. On Feb. 16, Samuel […]
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D.C. schools bring voter registration to students ahead of elections
Schools and community organizations in Washington, D.C. are bringing voter registration and civic education directly to students as the District prepares for upcoming elections and ranked choice voting.
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They cancelled the election
Portia Wood, an attorney and founder of Legacy Wealth Institute / Black Trust Fund Kids
Posted inElections 2026
SCOTUS Voting Rights decision is ‘almost as bad as it gets’
By undercutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court has fundamentally altered the rules of representation, setting off a new era of legal and political battles over who gets power — and who loses it.
Posted inElections 2026
Low turnout, high impact: Why local elections matter more than many think
Low turnout in local elections limits representation, even as decisions by school boards and central committees directly shape daily life, from education policy to political leadership. Experts and community members say increasing awareness and participation is critical to ensuring communities have a voice in decisions that affect them.
Posted inDistrict of Columbia Government
DC voters fill the seats at ‘Ask a D.C. Candidate Mayoral Forum’
Hundreds of Washington, D.C., residents filled the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for a mayoral forum where six candidates addressed key issues like housing, child care, public safety and the city’s budget. The largely civil event highlighted differing approaches to economic growth and governance while encouraging voters to prepare for the upcoming primary and new ranked-choice voting system.
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Black Voters Matter raises alarms over threats to voting rights ahead of 2026 midterms
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com Black Voters Matter (BVM) led a virtual briefing with Black media on April 1, alerting people to escalating attacks on voting rights and urging them to remain vigilant ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Leaders highlighted current legislative proposals and court cases that could redefine voter access nationwide, particularly in […]
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Lawsuit filed against president’s mail-in voting executive order by Lawyers’ Committee, NAACP and Common Cause
Overview: On March 31, President Trump signed an executive order in another attempt to steer American elections. The order, among other things, would create lists of U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote in each state and compel the U.S. Postal Service to send mail-in ballots to only those “verified” voters. WASHINGTON – The Lawyers […]
