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WELCOME TO THE #BLACKWOMENRUN DATABASE

Black women are leading the charge for change in 2024—on every ballot, in every community.

The 2024 #BlackWomenRun Database, a comprehensive and searchable resource featuring more than 600 Black women candidates running for office at the local, state, and federal levels in the 2024 election.  

This year’s election carries historic significance, with multiple Black women poised to make history on the ballot. For the first time, Black women are running for U.S. Senate seats in Delaware, Maryland, and Indiana—states that could see groundbreaking victories. In addition, Vice President Kamala Harris is making her bid for the presidency, further underscoring the impact Black women are having at the highest levels of government. 

The 2024 #BlackWomenRun Database highlights Black women candidates and raises voter awareness, empowering communities to make informed decisions at the polls. The database allows voters to filter candidates by state, party affiliation, and primary outcomes, making it easy to view candidates running in the general election.  

As part of Higher Heights' ongoing mission to support Black women in leadership, the 2024 #BlackWomenRun Databases is a tool that amplifies the voices of Black women candidates who are stepping up to serve and provides a unique space where their political platforms and potential can be fully showcased. When Black women lead, they deliver for their communities, and we are excited to witness their continued impact. 

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Jessica Sutherland

Ohio

District 17
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4207

Jessica N. Holmes

North Carolina

District Auditor
Statewide
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4142

Jill Duson

Maine

District 27
State Senator
Democrat, Win

Candidate: 4027

Joanna E. McClinton

Pennsylvania

District 191
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4249

JoAnne Allen

North Carolina

District Winston-Salem
Mayor
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 4090

Joanne Chesley

North Carolina

District 83
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4117

Johanny Cepeda_Freytiz

Pennsylvania

District 129
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4243

Jolanda Jones Isadore

Texas

District 147
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4332

Jonnieka Farr

South Carolina

District 79
State Representative
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 4281

Jovanka Beckles

California

District 7
State Senator
Democrat, Win

Candidate: 3776

Jovita Schiffer

Colorado

District 18
State Senator
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 3789

Joy Springer

Arkansas

District 76
State Representative
Democrat, Win

Candidate: 3746

Joyce Waddell

North Carolina

District 40
State Senator
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4138

Joyce Beatty

Ohio

District 3
U.S. Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4216

Juandalynn Givan

Alabama

District 2
U.S. Representative
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 4364