How Callais brought Black voters to the polls.

Key Points:

• In the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats achieved a historic victory, gaining control of the House, Senate, and numerous state offices, with voters of color identified as the primary driving force behind this success.
• Despite aggressive Republican-led redistricting efforts aimed at diluting Black and Latino voting power, including actions in Texas and other states following Trump’s directives and a Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, voter turnout among people of color surged dramatically.
• Black voter turnout in 2026 rivaled historic levels, with 91 percent supporting Democrats, helping maintain or increase Black representation in Congress despite gerrymandering and targeted Republican strategies.
• Notable milestones include the election of three Black women senators concurrently and potential historic wins in states like Mississippi, demonstrating significant progress in statewide elections unaffected by district maps.
• While the election results showcase resilience and power among Black voters, the undermining of the Voting Rights Act and ongoing racial gerrymandering highlight persistent threats to democracy that require legislative action to protect voting rights and fair representation.