Tag: VOTING

The November 2026 midterms are just as much about Black political power as they are about which party will control Congress. Black candidates across the country are gearing up to make history, proving that representation and who gets a seat at the table matter, too. From the potential firsts of Keisha Lance Bottoms and Byron Donalds to vulnerable incumbents and redistricting battles in the South, these races could reshape policy and opportunity for Black America.

Nicki Minaj is jumping into the upcoming midterm elections, insisting that all young voters must do one thing -- vote Republican. The New York rapper turned die-hard MAGA supporter sat down for a Saturday night interview with Lara Trump on Fox News' "My View with Lara Trump" -- and Nicki dove right into the November 3rd elections, encouraging America's youth to "vote red now!"

Friday marks National Black Voter Day, a moment to mobilize Black voters as the country heads toward the midterm elections. It's also a time to shine a spotlight on the issues Black voters should be watching that could make it more difficult to cast their vote. This year, that includes battles over congressional maps, changes to mail-in voting and questions surrounding the role of federal law enforcement in elections.

After a long history of Republican leadership, Democrats have been strategizing on how to flip the state of Texas blue. But if you ask the Democratic nominee for Harris County judge, Dr. Letitia Plummer, that moment may finally be here. Dr. Plummer entered the 2026 Harris County race as an underdog against former Houston Mayor Annise Parker. In May, she defeated Parker and secured the nomination for the November general election.