Democrats flipped seven Senate seats and more than 40 House seats on Nov. 3, winning control of both chambers of Congress. In this commentary, James Trice of The Public Policy Project argues that victory is only the beginning, and voters must hold elected officials accountable for delivering real results.
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From Minneapolis to Atlanta, Black candidates make election history
Black candidates broke barriers across the country on Nov. 3, from governor’s mansions in Georgia, Wisconsin, Nevada and Florida to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. When new terms begin in January, five Black governors will serve at the same time, more than ever before.
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Frazier wins Hennepin County attorney race, making state history
State Rep. Cedrick Frazier defeated former prosecutor Anders Folk on Nov. 3 to become Hennepin County attorney, the first African American county attorney in Minnesota’s 168-year history. Powered by volunteers and small donors, Frazier called his win a mandate for families who feel forgotten by the justice system.