The 2022 midterm elections saw several historic wins for black candidates in a slew of races, increasing the number of black lawmakers in both congressional and statewide offices across the country.

The 116th Congress elected in 2018 contained the most diverse class of lawmakers in history, with the latest midterm cycle offering opportunities for historic firsts for black lawmakers in the next Congress. Meanwhile, several black candidates were also elected as top officers in their states.
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