MN Senate could soon see its first Black woman

MINNESOTA, USA — Unlike the Minnesota House, there has never been a Black woman serving in the Minnesota Senate. However, that could soon change as...

August 11, 2022
5:22 AM

MINNESOTA, USA — Unlike the Minnesota House, there has never been a Black woman serving in the Minnesota Senate. However, that could soon change as at least seven Black women are running for Senate seats this election cycle: Zuki Ellis, Marla Helseth, Huldah Hiltsley, Farhio Khalif, Erin Maye Quade, Zaynab Mohamed, and Clare Oumou Verbeten. "I hope it does lead the way and open the door for others to run," said Helseth (R), who is unopposed in the Aug. 9 primary election but will face Steve Cwodzinski (D) in the Nov.

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