Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Summary
Only three Black men have been elected governor in U.S. history, all Democrats, including current Maryland Governor Wes Moore. This year, voters will see eight Black major party candidates, from both Democrats and Republicans, on state governor ballots, marking a notable moment in American politics.Key Facts
- In 250 years, only three Black men have been elected governors in the U.S., all Democrats.
- Wes Moore is the current Black governor of Maryland and chair of the National Governors Association.
- In 2026, eight Black candidates from major parties are running for governor positions across several states.
- These candidates include men and women from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
- Florida Republican Byron Donalds recently won his party’s nomination for governor without mentioning race in his victory speech.
- Aaron Ford, Nevada’s first Black attorney general and Democratic gubernatorial nominee, emphasizes issues like voting rights and the economy.
- Minnesota Republican Lisa Demuth, the state's first Black House speaker and gubernatorial nominee, focuses on experience rather than identity politics but recognizes the historic nature of the moment.
- Michigan Republicans nominated John James, a Black U.S. representative, as their candidate for governor.
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