Lead story · Voting power, by the numbers
How much power does the Black vote hold, from your city to Congress?
Nearly 30 million Black citizens can vote. Where that power sits, how many votes it takes to decide things, and who sets the rules, down to your address.
For years, much of my political work was organized around elections. I helped educate voters, worked with candidates and helped people get to the polls. I still believe in that work. Who holds office matters because the authority attached to the office is real.
Inside: When the majority changed, and the map did not · Our vote is already a force · Where the power sits · Who holds the majority where most of us live · How many votes it takes, and how many we left at home · Electing officials is one power. Deciding where the money goes is another. · Where we do not hold that authority, we still have options · What you can do before and after Tuesday · Where you live
Read the story › October 30, 2026 · 6 minute read