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Black Governors Rise in Historic Election | Minneapolis News
This year marks a historic surge in Black gubernatorial candidates, with seven major party nominees across the U.S. — including Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore — signaling a seismic shift from a past where only three Black governors ever served. Though race isn’t their central campaign message, these leaders recognize the power of representation and use their platforms to spotlight issues like voting rights and economic justice that disproportionately affect Black communities. Facing a historically tough path to governorship — even harder than securing Senate seats — figures like Aaron Ford and…
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