Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have been Black - all Democrats and all men, including current Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
TL;DR
- Only three Black governors have been elected in 250 years.
- All elected Black governors have been Democrats and men.
- Current Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is one of the three Black governors.
- Eight major party candidates are currently on the ballot for governor.