By NICKI MAYO
Black Women Unmuted Editor-at-large
Black women are stepping up to lead in 2024! Sisters are throwing their hats in the ring to run for public offices nationwide. Here’s a look at some of the races we’re watching. We are constantly on the lookout for more races and candidate profiles to add, so watch this space Sis!
PRESIDENT
Vice President Kamala Harris already made history as the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president of the United States. This November she could become the first woman of any race and the first person of South Asian descent to hold the highest office in the nation, president of the United States.
Name: Kamala Harris
Party: D
Race: President
Current position: Vice President
Election date: D
Photo: Courtesy: The White House
SENATE
Thirty-three U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs this November. Four Black women are running in their respective states of Maryland, Delaware and Tennessee. They hope to join current Sen. Laphonza Butler of California and former Sens. Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois and Kamala Harris of California on the list of Black women to ever serve in Congress’ upper chamber.
Name: Angela Alsobrooks
Party: D
Race: Candidate for U.S. Senate (Md.)
Election date: Won Dem primary. General Election is Nov. 5
Current position: Prince George’s County Executive (D)
Photo: Courtesy: Angela Alsobrooks campaign
Name: Hastina Robinson
Party: I
Race: Candidate for U.S. Senate (Tenn.)
Current position: Emergency Medical Technician
Election date: General Election is Nov. 5
Photo: Courtesy: Hastina Robinson’s Facebook page
Name: Lisa Blunt Rochester
Party: D
Race: Candidate for U.S. Senate (Del.)
Election date: General Election is Nov. 5
Current position: U.S. House of Representatives (D) — Del.
Photo: Courtesy: U.S. House of Representatives
Name: Pamela Moses
Party: I
Race: Candidate for U.S. Senate (Tenn.)
Current position: Organizer, musician and human rights advocate
Election date: General Election is Nov. 5
Photo: Courtesy: Pamela Moses Campaign
GOVERNOR
There are thirteen gubernatorial races in 2024. Educator Esther Charlestin is hoping to win the Vermont gubernatorial position in November.
Name: Esther Charlestin
Party: D
Race: Vermont Governor
Current position: Vermont Commission on Women Co-chair
Election date: General Election is Nov. 5
Photo: Courtesy: Esther Charlestin Campaign
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Name: Sherry Dorsey Walker
Party: D
Race: Delaware Lieutenant Governor
Current position: Delaware Representative (Dist. 3)
Election date: Democratic Primary September 10, 2024
Photo: Courtesy: Delaware General Assembly
STATEWIDE OFFICE
Name: Jessica Holmes
Party: D
Race: North Carolina State Auditor
Current position: North Carolina State Auditor
Election date: General Election is Nov. 5 Photo: Courtesy Jessica Holmes Campaign
MAYOR
Name: Alyia Gaskins
Party: D
Race: City of Alexandria, Va. Mayor
Current position: Alexandria City Councilmember
Election date: General Election is Nov. 5
Photo: Courtesy Alyia Gaskins Campaign
