Seventeen Women, One House: Black Women Make History in the 2026 Midterms

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By Dhabessa Wakjira In a political season defined by uncertainty and division, a quiet but powerful transformation took place at the ballot box: seventeen Black women were elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. Their victories span from Georgia to Colorado, from Ohio to Washington—and together, they represent one […]