Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois becomes the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
At a Glance
- Date
- 3 November 1992
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Key people
- Carol Moseley Braun
- Category
- Politics & Government
- Source
- 1992 federal election results · U.S. Senate
What It Meant Then
It broke a barrier that had stood since the Senate's founding.
What It Means Now
Her election remains a milestone for Black women in national politics.
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