ROOKLYN, October 29, 2024 — Higher Heights for America, the political home for Black women, continues leading with its #BlackWomenRun Database—a comprehensive and essential resource highlighting over 600 Black women candidates running in the 2024 general election. This unique, searchable tool has become a trusted platform for voters seeking vital information about Black women candidates across local, state, and federal races.
With over a decade of commitment to mobilizing Black women, Higher Heights remains a driving force in amplifying Black women’s political leadership. The organization boasts more than 75,000 active members, and a network of over 150,000 that have been instrumental in supporting hundreds of Black elected officials. In the pivotal 2024 election, the #BlackWomenRun Database is a crucial resource as Black women across the nation aim to make their voices heard in historic ways.
Highlights from the Database include:
·1 Black Woman running for President of the United States in the general election
· 3 Black Women running for U.S. Senate in the general election
· 45 Black Women running for U.S. House of Representatives in the general election
· 3 Black Women running for Statewide Office in the general election
· 401 Black Women running for State Legislative Offices in the general election
· 12 Black Women running for Mayor in the general election, including 6 Black Women running for Mayor in top 100 cities by population.
“The #BlackWomenRun Database is a testament to the rise of Black women in leadership roles across all levels of government. As more Black women break barriers and shatter glass ceilings, this resource empowers voters to stay informed and support the candidates championing change in their communities,” said Glynda Carr, President & CEO of Higher Heights. “This election cycle, we’ve witnessed Black women stepping up to lead. When Black women win, they transform communities and deliver for their constituents.”
his pivotal election year sees Black women running in record numbers up and down the ballot. With groundbreaking races nationwide, Black women are stepping into leadership roles and transforming political landscapes in key states. From historic U.S. Senate bids to mayoral and judicial contests and even a run for the presidency, Black women are positioned to reshape government at every level. Their candidacies reflect Black women’s growing political power and influence as both voters and leaders, solidifying their role as essential drivers of change in 2024 and the years ahead.
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View the Database, https://blackwomenrun.org
Higher Heights for America, a 501(c)(4) organization, and its connected federal political action committee, Higher Heights for America PAC, which works to expand Black women’s elected representation and voting participation. Learn more at https://www.higherheightsforamerica.org.
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