Will Another Black Woman Join the Senate? This Messy Primary Is Set to Decide. - The New York Times

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March 12, 2026
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A primary election will decide if another Black woman joins the U.S. Senate.

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A messy primary election will determine whether another Black woman joins the U.S. Senate. The race's outcome will affect Black women's representation in the chamber, where currently only one serves.

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