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April 9, 2026
Democratic hopefuls court Black voters at Sharpton's conference
- Eight potential Democratic presidential candidates, including Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg, spoke at the National Action Network’s convention, engaging with key Black leaders.
- Governors J.B. Pritzker, Wes Moore, and others highlighted the importance of Black voter engagement while discussing their visions for the party's future.
- The event underscores the significant role Black voters play in Democratic primaries, as seen in Joe Biden's 2020 campaign.
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- Democratic presidential prospects court activists at Al Sharpton's conferenceApr 9, 2026 at 4:15 AM · AP
- Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conferenceApr 9, 2026 at 4:32 AM · ABC News
- Democratic presidential prospects flock to New YorkApr 9, 2026 at 4:37 AM · ABC News
- ‘We can’t lose’: all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year’s midtermsApr 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM · The Guardian
- Democrats Eying 2028 Presidential Runs Court Black VotersApr 10, 2026 at 9:03 AM · NYT
- Harris, Buttigieg, other Dem hopefuls court key Black leaders at Sharpton conventionApr 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM · Fox News