“History in the Making: Two Black Women Could Make Senate History This Fall”

Two Black Women Could Make History in the Senate This Fall

In a potential history-making moment, the Senate could see not one, but two Black women elected to the chamber this fall. Lisa Blunt Rochester from Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks from Maryland are both Democratic candidates who could double the number of Black women ever elected to the Senate.

Blunt Rochester, who currently serves as Delaware’s at-large representative in the House, emphasized that her work is about making a difference in people’s lives, not just making history. Alsobrooks, the former State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Maryland, believes that people like her should have a seat at the table in the Senate.

If both candidates win their elections in November, it would be the first time in Senate history that two Black women serve together. The significance of this potential milestone is not lost on observers like Debbie Walsh from Rutgers University, who questions why it has taken so long for diverse voices to be represented in the Senate.

The road to Senate history is not without its challenges, as both Blunt Rochester and Alsobrooks face tough races in their respective states. While Blunt Rochester is expected to win in Delaware, Alsobrooks is in a tight race against former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a popular Republican candidate.

Despite the obstacles, the two women remain focused on their campaigns and the impact they hope to make if elected. They are part of a new generation of candidates who are not leading with identity politics but are instead focused on serving their constituents and making a difference in their communities.

As the Senate races heat up and control of Congress hangs in the balance, all eyes are on Blunt Rochester and Alsobrooks as they strive to make history and bring much-needed diversity to the Senate.