Black Women Running in 2024: Higher Heights’ Database Empowers Voters to Drive Change


Black Women Running in 2024: Higher Heights’ Database Empowers Voters to Drive Change

A Trusted Resource Highlighting 600+ Black Women 

Candidates in the 2024 General Election

By Aprill O. Turner


As Election Day approaches, Higher Heights for America has emerged as a vital resource for voters with its #BlackWomenRun Database. This platform highlights over 600 Black women candidates running in the 2024 general election—from local city councils to the U.S. presidency. In an era where representation translates to power, the #BlackWomenRun Database is a testament to the transformative impact of Black women stepping into leadership across all levels of government.


Higher Heights has long championed Black women’s political influence, supporting a network of over 150,000 and helping hundreds of Black women gain public office. This election year, Black women are stepping up in record numbers, determined to reshape policies and prioritize community-centered progress nationwide. Among the candidates, one is running for President, three are pursuing U.S. Senate seats, and dozens more are contesting races for the U.S. House, state legislatures, and local offices. These numbers reflect a broader movement: Black women are increasingly stepping into leadership, not only as candidates but as catalysts for meaningful change in their communities.


"The #BlackWomenRun Database empowers voters with the information they need to support candidates who are driving transformative change," says Glynda Carr, President and CEO of Higher Heights. “This election cycle has shown us that when Black women win, their communities thrive. Their victories represent victories for all of us.”


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.


Higher Heights #BlackWomenRun Database symbolizes more than individual candidacies; it represents a collective vision for an America where diverse voices lead, and solutions are rooted in the lived experiences of everyday people. At a time when democracy depends on inclusive leadership, supporting these candidates is an investment in a future where all communities are heard and valued.

By elevating Black women leaders, Higher Heights for America empowers voters to be part of a movement that will drive change well beyond this election cycle.

Check out the database here.


Aprill O. Turner is the Executive Vice President of Communications External Affairs for 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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