Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot

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09:01 AM 1 source: Houston Chronicle
Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
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10:31 AM 2 sources: Houston Chronicle, The Boston Globe
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12:31 PM 3 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Boston Globe
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot