When we say #BlackWomenLead, we mean in city halls, state houses, and in the halls of Congress. Together we have helped to elect 18 Black women public servants in the past 6 years. Read about some of our political partners below to see our impact.
Our Victories
United States Congress
Kamala Harris
U.S. Senator, California
In 2017, Kamala D. Harris was sworn in as a United States Senator to represent California, becoming both the second African-American woman…
Alma Adams
North Carolina's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives
Congresswoman Adams was elected to her third term representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina on November 6, 2018. After winning…
Cori Bush
For US House Representative, MO-1
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Cori Bush to represent Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New Jersey's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman has served as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district since 2015. She is the first…
Valdez “Val” Demings
For US Senate, Florida
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Val Demings to represent Florida in the US Senate.
Jahana Hayes
For US House Representative, CT-5
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Jahana Hayes to represent Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District.
Brenda Lawrence
Michigan's 14th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives
Congresswoman Lawrence was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014, and was re-elected in 2016 and 2018. Congresswoman Lawrence…
Lucy McBath
For US House Representative, GA-7
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Lucy McBath to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District.
Ilhan Omar
For US House Representative, MN-5
Higher Heights PAC is proud to endorse Ilhan Imar to represent Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ayanna Pressley
For US House Representative, MA-7
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Ayanna Pressley to represent Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of…
Lisa Blunt Rochester
U.S. House of Representatives, Delaware's at-large district
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester represents Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves as an Assistant Whip for House Leadership.
Marilyn Strickland
For US House Representatives, WA-10
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Marilyn Strickland to represent Washington State's 10th Congressional District.
Lauren Underwood
For US House Representative, IL-14
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Lauren Underwood to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.
Nikema Williams
For US House Representative, GA-5
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse State Senator Nikema Williams to represent Georgia’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S.…
Tishaura Jones
Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
Higher Heights for America was proud to endorse Tishaura O. Jones in her successful bid for Mayor of the City of St.…
Statewide Executives
Letitia “Tish” James
New York State Attorney General
Letitia “Tish” James is the 67th Attorney General for the State of New York. She is the first woman of color to…
Sheila Oliver
Lieutenant Governor, New Jersey
Sheila Y. Oliver is the lieutenant governor of New Jersey following her victory alongside Governor Phil Murphy (D) in the 2017 gubernatorial…
Juliana Stratton
For Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Juliana Stratton for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.
Mayors of the Top 100 Cities by Population
Latoya Cantrell
Mayor New Orleans, LA
On May 7, 2018, Mayor Cantrell was sworn in as the first female Mayor of New Orleans, just in time to celebrate…
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Mayor of Atlanta, GA
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the 60th Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. A lifelong public servant, Mayor Bottoms is the only Mayor in Atlanta’s…
London Breed
Mayor of San Francisco, CA
London Breed is the 45th Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco. She is the first African-American woman and only…
Vi Lyles
Mayor of Charlotte, NC
Higher Heights is proud to endorse Vi Lyles for reelection for the Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina.