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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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Barbara Lee

California

U.S. Senator
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 3783

Barbara Sharief

Florida

District 35
State Senator
Democrat, Win

Candidate: 3848

Barbara Ballard

Kansas

District 44
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 3982

Barbara Mallory Caraway

Texas

District 100
State Representative
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 4316

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Texas

District 120
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4323

Beatrice Jones

North Carolina

District 10
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4096

Belinda Ford

Florida

District 40
State Representative
Republican, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 3830

Belinda Timmons

South Carolina

District 31
State Senator
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4267

Berneda Jackson

New York

District 55
State Representative
Republican, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4174

Betty Quick

South Carolina

District 54
State Representative
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 4278

Beverly Chester-Burton

Kentucky

District 44
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 3994

Blessing Oluwadare

Maryland

District 1
U.S. Representative
Democrat, Loss

Candidate: 4013

Bonnie Watson Coleman

New Jersey

District 12
U.S. Representative
Democrat, Win

Candidate: 4152

Brandy Donaghy

Washington

District 44, Position 1
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4346

Brandy Fluker Oakley

Massachusetts

District 12th Suffolk District
State Representative
Democrat, Unopposed; Win

Candidate: 4004