5 Black Political Figures In the 2024 Presidential Race

To be clear, Kamala Harris is not running for president. She has rejoined Biden as his 2024 running mate and looks to return to her role as vice president for four more years. However, loud voices in both parties have been critical of Biden, already the oldest president in U.S. history, running again. As various people speculate concerning Biden’s ability to serve another full term, Harris has come under increasing scrutiny based on the concern that she might have to assume the presidency if Biden is unable to complete his term. Harris, despite criticisms over issues like the handling of the U.S./Mexico border, has made her mark as vice president by casting a record-breaking number of tiebreaking votes in the Senate and by emerging as a leading voice defending voting rights and democracy. So even though Harris will not be at the top of the Democratic ticket, her record and her potential to serve as president will have a significant role in shaping this election.
There is still plenty of time between now and November 2024. Though each of the candidates listed above have a long way to go in order to make their case for the nation’s highest office, each has a shot at making history in one way or another. We will continue to watch each of these candidates, and look out for new entries into the presidential race, as the countdown to Election Day 2024 continues.