The U.S. will not have any Black women occupying the nation's governor's mansions or the Senate after Tuesday's midterm elections. In the most high-profile gubernatorial race, Democrat Stacey Abrams was defeated by Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp for a second time. During the 2022 primary season, Abrams was once again among a handful of Black women vying for the governor's mansion. That none of the Black women running for governor or the Senate won their races highlights the persistent difficulty Black women continue to face in politics – despite being the most loyal voting bloc for the Democratic Party. Black women continue to face systemic barriers including gender stereotypes, access to political donors and institutional party support when running for elections. To read more, click the link in our bio. #2022elections