LaMonica McIver wins special election to replace the late Donald Payne Jr.

LaMonica McIver was sworn in September 23, 2024 in Washington, D.C., to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. as the 10th Congressional District’s representative in the House, becoming the first Black woman to represent the district and the second to represent New Jersey.

Higher Heights PAC Endorses Dr. Valerie McCray for U.S. Senator for Indiana

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Statement from Higher Heights on Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential Running Mate Tim Walz

Earlier this year, Valerie McCray made history as she became the first Black woman in Indiana to be nominated as a candidate for the United States Senate. If elected in November, McCray will be the first Black person and woman to represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate.
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Angela Alsobrooks secures Democratic nomination in Maryland Senate race

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks won the Democratic primary for Maryland’s Senate seat, setting up a pivotal race in November. If elected, she would be the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the Senate.
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Higher Heights PAC Endorses Lisa Blunt Rochester for U.S. Senate

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester currently represents Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves as an Assistant Whip for House Leadership. She now wants to represent Delaware as the first woman and Black U.S. Senator and if elected she will step into filling a big void of currently no Black women in the U.S. Senate.
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Lateefah Simon Wins California's 12th District Congressional Primary

Lateefah Simon emerged triumphant in the recent U.S. Congressional primary election for California’s U.S. Senate (CA-12) seat, held last Tuesday. In her bid for office, Simon is contending for the esteemed position currently occupied by U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who officially endorsed Simon just last month.
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16M

Number of Black women who are eligible to vote

67% are registered.

31

Number of Black women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives

This is the most ever. But we still account for just 4.1% of all House members while being 6.8% of the population.

8%

Percent of assets donated by Black households to charity

Compared to the 2% donated by their White counterparts. Imagine if we committed a small percentage of this to political giving.

Our 2024 Endorsed Candidates

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Kamala Harris

For President of the United States

Higher Heights PAC proudly endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States

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Angela Alsobrooks

for U.S. Senator of Maryland

Higher Heights PAC is proud to endorse Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senator of Maryland

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Lisa Blunt Rochester

U.S. House of Representatives, Delaware's at-large district

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester represents Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves as an Assistant Whip for House Leadership.

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Emilia Sykes

For U.S. House Representatives (OH-13)

Higher Heights PAC is proud to endorse Emilia Sykes to U.S. House of Representatives (OH-34)

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Jahana Hayes

For U.S. House of Representatives (CT-5)

Higher Heights PAC is proud to endorse Jahana Hayes to represent Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District.

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Janelle Bynum

For U.S.Congress (OR-05)

Higher Heights PAC is proud to endorse Janelle Bynum for U.S. Congress (OR-05)

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Flojaune “Dr. Flo” Cofer

For Mayor of Sacramento

Higher Heights PAC is proud to endorse Flojaune "Dr. Flo" Cofer for Mayor of Sacramento

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London Breed

Mayor of San Francisco, CA

Higher Heights for America proudly endorses London Breed for reelection as Mayor of San Francisco.

Portrait offor U.S. Congress (CA-12)

Lateefah Simon

for U.S. Congress (CA-12)

Higher Heights PAC is proud to endorse Lateefah Simon for U.S. Congress (CA-12)

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