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November 05, 2025

Mervin Dymally is elected Lieutenant Governor of California in 1974, becoming the first Black to hold the position.

Today in Black America - November 5

POSTED: November 05, 2025, 7:30 am

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The Associated Press


Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP, and other Election Day 2025 takeaways

Tuesday’s races were a quiet rebuke of Trump for many voters, AP Voter Poll finds

After confirming possible White House run, California’s Newsom scores a win in fight for US House


USA Today

Detroit elects Mary Sheffield as next mayor, making history as first woman to lead city

Michelle Wu, targeted by Trump crackdown, reelected as Boston mayor

California OKs plan to redistrict in favor of Democrats


The Washington Post


Results deliver a rebuke of Trump, boost the party’s hopes ahead of the midterms

Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general’s race

Virginia voters expressed concerns over GOP


The New York Times


Surge of Voter Enthusiasm as New York City Embraces Generational Change

The Democrats Just Took a Step Toward Getting Their Groove Back

Democrats to Keep Majority on Pennsylvania State Supreme Court


NJ.com

13 things you should know about Mikie Sherrill’s big win in N.J. governor race

Jersey City mayoral race heads to runoff election between councilman, McGreevey

Democrats flip 6 N.J. counties back to blue, cementing Sherrill’s sweep for governor


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

‘Landslide’ PSC sweep jolts Georgia Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

How Georgia Democrats knocked off two Republicans in statewide races

Marci Collier Overstreet appears to win Atlanta City Council president race


The Chicago Sun-Times


Federal judge likely to intervene at Broadview's ICE facility: 'It has really become a prison'

'Queen of the Blues' Koko Taylor's prized possessions — including a Grammy — sold at Chicago flea market

CPS board votes to absorb ChiArts, fund Epic Academy through end of school year









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