Black Democratic candidates contest midterm elections in Florida and Arkansas

Various Black candidates are participating in upcoming midterm elections across the United States, with notable contests occurring in Florida and Arkansas.

In Florida, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Angie Nixon is challenging Republican Senator Ashley Moody for an appointed seat. Nixon, a state representative and member of the Working Families Party, has seen a rising national profile following her primary victory, though she has noted a lack of traditional financial and political backing. The race has drawn scrutiny regarding her affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America.

In Arkansas, local Black Democratic candidates recently convened for the inaugural Blue Porch Brunch in Little Rock to discuss political strategies and upcoming elections. Participants included candidates for municipal and federal offices, such as Rev. Benny Johnson, who is running for the Little Rock Board of Directors Ward 7 seat with a focus on public safety, and various congressional and gubernatorial candidates.