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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. 

Filter Candidates

Juanita O. Brent

Ohio

District 18
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4208

Judith Vowels

Florida

District 23
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 3827

Judy H. Little

North Carolina

District 55
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4109

Julia Reed

Washington

District 36, Position 1
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4344

Julie Lythcott-Haims

California

District 16
U.S. Representative
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 4367

Jumelle Brooks

South Carolina

District 12
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4272

Junie Joseph

Colorado

District 10
State Representative
Democrat, Win

Candidate: 3786

Kai Belton

Connecticut

District 100
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 3795

Kamala Harris

California

President of the United States
Democrat, N/A

Candidate: 4405

Kamela Smith

Delaware

District 15
State Representative
Democrat, Win

Candidate: 3807

Kandie D. Smith

North Carolina

District 5
State Senator
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4123

Kanika Brown

North Carolina

District 71
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4112

Kanisher Caldwell

Arkansas

District 65
State Representative
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 3745

Karen Bennett

Georgia

District 94
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 3881

Karen René

Georgia

District 13
U.S. Representative
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 3934