The report’s release comes on the heels of Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement about her path forward in public life, a moment that underscores the continued impact of Black women’s leadership at the highest levels of government.
The 2024 election cycle marked a historic milestone: for the first time in history, a Black woman, Vice President Kamala Harris, ran at the top of a major-party presidential ticket. Though Harris did not win the presidency, her candidacy energized voters, mobilized grassroots organizers, and underscored the growing influence of Black women in U.S. politics.
For the past decade, this report has served as the most comprehensive resource on Black women in elected office, documenting a steady rise in representation while underscoring persistent gaps at every level of government.
Read the full report here.