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Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester have made history by winning US Senate seats for Maryland and Delaware, respectively, marking the first time two Black women will serve simultaneously in the Senate. This achievement highlights a significant step towards diversity in a historically White male-dominated institution.
Angela Alsobrooks' election to the U.S. Senate marks a historic moment as she joins Lisa Blunt Rochester, making it the first time two Black women will serve simultaneously in the Senate. This milestone highlights the increasing representation of Black women in American politics, with Alsobrooks and Blunt Rochester following a path similar to Vice President Kamala Harris. Their election underscores a broader movement towards greater diversity and inclusion in political leadership.
Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester has made history by becoming the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Eric Hansen and independent Mike Katz. Blunt Rochester, who has served four terms in the House, emphasized her commitment to creating jobs, protecting reproductive rights, and addressing the needs of seniors and families. Her victory is significant as she joins a small group of Black women who have served in the Senate, highlighting the ongoing issue of under-representation. Blunt Rochester's win is seen as a step towards greater diversity and inclusion in American politics.
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced her bid for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) in 2024, making her a heavy favorite and potentially the third Black woman in U.S. history to be elected to the chamber. Blunt Rochester is the state's sole representative in Congress and both the first woman and first Black person to hold the office. She won reelection to a fourth term last year with more than 55 percent of the vote and would be well-positioned for a Senate primary facing the same statewide electorate.
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester announced her bid for the Senate seat in Delaware, which is being vacated by retiring Sen. Tom Carper. If elected, she could become the third Black woman to ever serve in the Senate. Blunt Rochester is the first person to announce a bid for the Senate seat and has already begun hiring campaign staff. In her announcement video, she focuses on protecting seniors, the environment, small businesses, and women’s reproductive rights.
Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in Congress, has announced her candidacy for the state's open Senate seat. If elected, she would be the first Black senator to represent Delaware. Blunt Rochester is widely viewed as a front-runner for her party's nomination for the safe Democratic seat. Her candidacy underscores the lack of diversity in the Senate, which has had no Black female members since Kamala Harris left the chamber to serve as vice president.
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced her candidacy for the Senate, hoping to become the state's first African-American female senator. If elected, she would be the third African-American woman in the upper chamber, following Carol Mosley Braun and Vice President Kamala Harris. Blunt Rochester previously worked for Sen. Tom Carper, who endorsed her after announcing his retirement last month. She is running on a platform of promoting jobs and healthcare and is one of at least three Black women running for Senate in Democratic primaries in 2024.
Democratic Senator Tom Carper of Delaware has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024 after more than 20 years in the Senate. He has endorsed Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester to take his place. Carper has served as the chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and as a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee. Democrats face a competitive map to maintain their control of the chamber in the 2024 elections, with several senators announcing their plans to not seek re-election.
Senator Tom Carper, a veteran Democrat from Delaware, announced that he would not seek re-election next year, opening up a seat in a deep-blue state that he said he hoped would go to his handpicked successor, Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester. Mr. Carper, 76, is in his fourth term in the Senate and is the last surviving Vietnam veteran to serve there. He has held public office since the 1970s, first as Delaware’s treasurer, then for a decade as a congressman, then as governor and, since 2001, as a senator.
Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) announced that he will not seek reelection to a fifth term next year, ending a political career that has spanned nearly a half-century and opening a seat in a Democratic-leaning state, potentially for a historic successor. Carper signaled his support for Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D), the state’s first Black member of Congress, as his successor. Blunt Rochester recently signaled that she’s interested in the seat.
Democratic Senator Tom Carper of Delaware announced that he will not seek a fifth term in the Senate, ending his nearly 50-year career in public office. Carper plans to focus on clean energy, tackling global warming, and spurring economic growth during his remaining 20 months in office. His decision not to seek reelection will create an open seat in Delaware for the 2024 election cycle and likely spur a closely watched race in the Democratic primary. At-large Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester is viewed as the favorite to mount a bid to succeed Carper.
Longtime Delaware Senator Tom Carper has announced that he will not seek a fifth term in the Senate, becoming the latest Senate Democrat to retire. Carper's move opens up a safe seat for Democrats in an otherwise difficult year for the party in the Senate majority. The state's lone congresswoman, Lisa Blunt Rochester, is favored to succeed him. Carper has been in public office since 1977, serving as a state official, then as a House member in Congress, before winning two terms as governor and then taking his current Senate seat in 2001.
Democratic Senator Tom Carper of Delaware has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024, making him the fourth Democratic senator to do so this cycle. Carper has served for over 20 years in the US Senate and was previously Delaware's governor. He is the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the last veteran of the Vietnam War in the Senate. Carper has expressed his support for Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware if she decides to run for his seat.
Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) announced he will not seek reelection in 2024 and will retire from the Senate at the end of his current term. Carper’s decision creates yet another open primary battle in a Democratic-leaning state. He is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce plans to retire at the end of this term. The odds-on favorite to replace the longtime Delaware politico is Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), who has indicated an interest in running for the Senate if Carper decided against seeking another term.
Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) has announced his retirement after four terms, opening up a safe Democratic Senate seat in Delaware next year. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) is the immediate favorite to succeed him.