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Stacey Abrams Loses Bid to Become Georgia Governor
By Toni Odejimi Howard University News Service Though Republican incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp was projected to win Georgia’s gubernatorial race in most polls, Democratic opponent Stacey Abrams and her supporters were still hopeful until the end, as reflected in her visit at Georgia State University on the eve of Election Day. About 3.9 million voters cast ballots for governor, according to election results from the Georgia Secretary of State. Kemp captured 53.44% of the vote; Abrams, 45.85%; and Libertarian candidate Shane Hazel, 0.71%. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams returned to campaign at Georgia State University to get students to […]Read more...
A Deep Look: Black Voters in New York City
By Alana Matthew Howard University News Service Elections of any kind hold significance, as they are the foundation of our democracy but this mid-term election for 2022 has many people anxious and worried. On the heels of President Donald Trump’s disastrous presidency, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and election changes and disruption, many have been finding a new appreciation for the importance of voting. While others remain discouraged. As midterm elections proceed, Black voters and non-voters in New York City have reflected on the act. As voting comes to an end on Nov. 8, voters must remember the weight […]Read more...
Wes Moore Cruises to Victory in Maryland Gubernatorial Race
BALTIMORE – Wes Moore was declared the winner of Maryland’s gubernatorial election by the Associated Press just after the polls closed. With the win, he will become the first Black governor in the state’s history and only the third elected Black governor in the country’s history, following Deval Patrick in Massachusetts and Douglas Wilder in Virginia. A formal concession from the Dan Cox campaign is expected soon. This story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.Read more...
Charged Up: Profile of a 21-Year-Old Georgia Voter
By LeAnne N. Roberts Howard University News Service Nick Daniels describes himself as a 21-year-old “Howard dropout.” Financial woes forced him to unenroll from the university, and he now works as an I.T. technician for a tech company in Atlanta. He lives in Rockville County, Georgia, which is on the east side of the Metro Atlanta area in the 4th Congressional district. LR: It’s a fascinating time to be a Georgian, especially for outsiders looking in. There are several important elections happening in your state. What is motivating you to vote? Daniels: I grew up in a voting household. Being […]Read more...
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