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Coverage dated August 19, 2026

Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot.

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The November slate includes Democrats and Republicans, men and women.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds points at supporters during at a primary election party Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Orlando, Fla.

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Florida Republicans have settled on Byron Donalds, a congressman, as their candidate for governor, and that now makes eight Black major party nominees for governors this year. Maryland’s Wes Moore is the only Black governor now and he's seeking reelection in November.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have been Black –- all Democrats and all men, including current Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot. (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    The November slate includes Democrats and Republicans, men and women.

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