Black voters help propel Democrats in sweeping midterm victories

In recent midterm elections, Black voters turned out in large numbers to support Democratic candidates. Republicans had redrawn electoral maps in southern states, including Alabama, Texas, and Florida, in an attempt to reduce Black voters' political influence. Despite these redistricting efforts, strong Black voter turnout helped elect several Black candidates and contributed to Democratic victories across the country.

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  1. Nov 5Black voters help propel Democrats in sweeping midterm victories
  2. Nov 7Only right-leaning coverage:Black voter turnout surges in US south despite Republican redistricting drive: ‘They could not stop the momentum’

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 5d ago

Across the south, Black voters help propel Democratic wins

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 5d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

SalonLeft· 7d ago

Black voters could sway the midterms in surprising places

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· 4d ago

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 5d ago

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

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Black voters help propel Democrats in sweeping midterm victories

WHNTCenter· 5d ago

Black voters help propel Democrats in sweeping midterm victories

FOX8 WGHPCenter· 5d ago

Black voters help propel Democrats in sweeping midterm victories

WGN ChicagoCenter· 5d ago

Black voters help propel Democrats in sweeping midterm victories

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Revolver NewsRight· 3d ago

Turnout among Black voters surged in the Deep South…

MyNorthwestLean Right· 5d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

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The GuardianLean Left· 3d ago

Black voter turnout surges in US south despite Republican redistricting drive: ‘They could not stop the momentum’

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