In NC And Elsewhere, Black Voters Are Shifting To Absentee Ballots
Shirley Dixon-Mosley had never sent a ballot through the mail. She always treasured casting her ballot in person.
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Trump Promises Black Voters A 'Platinum Plan' For Loans As He Bashes Biden
President Trump unveiled some campaign pledges in Atlanta for more loans to Black-owned businesses — but he spent most of his time telling the crowd why they shouldn't vote for Joe Biden.
5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday And Joe Biden's Big Night
It was a surprise result for the former vice president, who won a majority of states on Super Tuesday. He rode a wave of momentum that may have catapulted him back into front-runner status.
5 Things To Watch For In Tuesday's South Carolina Democratic Debate
A lot is on the line in the 2020 primary debate. It might be the last chance for moderates to slow Bernie Sanders' momentum. And who comes out better — Joe Biden or Michael Bloomberg? Here's a guide.
5 Takeaways From The Last Democratic Debate Before The New Hampshire Primary
The pressure was on for the Democratic candidates. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar stood out, but is it too little too late? Others tried to draw clear distinctions.
Trump Ramps Up Outreach To Black Voters After State Of The Union Push
President Trump has been heavily promoting policies aimed at appealing to black voters, including criminal justice issues, historically black colleges and so-called Opportunity Zones.
In Virginia, 2 Young Candidates Vie To Be First Black GOP Lawmakers In 15 Years
Since Reconstruction, Virginia has elected only two African American Republicans to the legislature. This year, two young black men running against Democrats might change that.
Black Voters Sue Over Mississippi's Jim Crow-Era Election Law
Four African Americans are suing over a Jim Crow-era election rule that requires statewide officeholders to win a majority of the popular vote and at least 62 of 122 Mississippi state house districts.
Wisconsin Political Activists Hope A 'Silent Canvass' Will Win Back Black Voters
Wisconsin Democrats are trying to re-elect Sen. Tammy Baldwin and unseat Gov. Scott Walker. African-Americans are a key part of the coalition necessary to do so.
Black Voters Need More Convincing From Democrats In 2018
Black turnout in the 2016 presidential election fell to the lowest rate since 2000. To reverse that, some voters say Democrats need to better address issues like wealth disparity and criminal justice.