Black Women Built Political Power. Now They’re Claiming It.

SThe Sacramento Observer·By Word In Black·November 11, 2026 Read on The Sacramento Observer ↗

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Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Plaskett won gubernatorial races, while Juliana Stratton won a Senate seat, marking major gains for Black women in 2026.

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