Jarrell Dillard

@JarrellTDillard

Covering economic policy in Congress @washingtonpost. Hampton and NYU alum. Opinions are my own. Signal: jarrelldillard.02

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Jarrell Dillard @JarrellTDillard 6d

Next year, 5 Black governors will serve simultaneously for the first time ever.

Prior to last night’s election, only 3 had EVER been elected governor in US history. wapo.st/4iyoTjs

www.washingtonpost.com Record number of Black governors elected in Tuesday’s midterms The record number of Black governors-elect marks a significant milestone, buoyed by Democrats.

Jarrell Dillard @JarrellTDillard Nov 4

Democrats are projected to win the majority in the Senate. They needed a net gain of 4 seats and so far have managed to flip seats in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Iowa and Kansas.

Jarrell Dillard @JarrellTDillard Nov 4

David Crowley’s win in Wisconsin brings the total number of Black candidates elected to serve as governor tonight to 4.

Jarrell Dillard @JarrellTDillard Nov 4

Three Black governors have been elected to serve at the same time for the first time in U.S. history with the wins of Wes Moore, Byron Donalds and Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Lance Bottoms will also be the first Black female governor.
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Jarrell Dillard @JarrellTDillard Nov 4

Three Black governors have been elected to serve at the same time for the first time in U.S. history with the wins of Wes Moore, Byron Donalds and Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Lance Bottoms will also be the first Black female governor.

Jarrell Dillard @JarrellTDillard Nov 3

Follow @washingtonpost's live election night coverage here with all the important updates and analysis: wapo.st/4z3XVql

www.washingtonpost.com Democrats win control of House, Senate as voters spurn Trump The electoral results amount to a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump, who has seen his popularity plummet as voters reject his handling of the economy, military action against Iran and other...