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Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
- Only three Black individuals have been elected governor in U.S. history, all Democrats and men, including Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
- In the upcoming November election, eight major party Black candidates, including Wes Moore and Florida Republican Byron Donalds, are running for governor.
- Wes Moore described this as a unique moment and recently became chair of the National Governors Association.
- Nevada Democratic gubernatorial nominee Aaron Ford said that African American community issues often lack a voice.
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Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Florida Republicans have settled on Byron Donalds, a congressman, as their candidate for governor, and that now makes eight Black major party nominees for governors this year.
·New York, United States
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In 250 years, the U.S. has elected only three Black governors: all Democrats and all men, including the current governor of Maryland, Wes Moore.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
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- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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