WASHINGTON, D.C. — Win With Black Women (WWBW), the national collective of Black women leaders, advocates, and organizers, celebrates the historic victories and groundbreaking achievements of Black women candidates across the nation following the 2026 midterm elections.
From Governors- Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Plaskett to Lt. Governor- Elect Adrienne Adams, Senator-Elect Juliana Stratton, and countless other women who stepped forward to lead, this election represents another powerful chapter in the ongoing story of Black women’s political leadership and their unwavering commitment to building a more just and equitable nation.
These victories are especially significant at a moment when Black women across the country have faced aggressive attacks on their leadership, livelihoods, economic security, and fundamental rights.
Yet, in the face of these challenges, Black women did what they have always done: They organized. They mobilized. They showed up for their communities. And they refused to stop working.
“Across this nation, Black women have been under aggressive and relentless attack. Our leadership has been questioned, our rights diminished, and our communities challenged on nearly every front. But what last night demonstrated is that Black women have not stopped working, have not stopped organizing, and have not stopped believing in what is possible,” said Jotaka Eaddy, Founder of Win With Black Women.
“Even in the most difficult moments, we have continued to stand together, lift one another, and move forward with purpose in collective action.. These historic victories are a testament to the power of our unity and our collective will to never give up. We know that progress is neither inevitable nor permanent. It is built by people who refuse to stop doing the work.”
Win With Black Women also recognizes and celebrates the thousands of Black women organizers, grassroots leaders, volunteers, advocates, and community mobilizers whose tireless efforts helped make many of the historic and groundbreaking victories possible.
“Tonight, we celebrate the women whose names appeared on the ballots. But we must also celebrate the thousands of Black women whose names may never appear in a headline,” Eaddy continued. “The sisters who led the strategy, knocked on doors, made phone calls, organized their neighbors, led voter registration efforts, raised resources, protected the vote, and worked tirelessly in communities across this country. They were among the driving forces behind the massive wave of change on election night. You can not tell any story about the impact of this election without each of them. They are the architects of progress, and this moment belongs to them, too.”
While not every race resulted in victory, the election reinforced an enduring truth: Black women remain a powerful force in shaping the future of this country, both as elected leaders and as the organizers and strategists who help build movements.
Since its founding in 2020, Win With Black Women has helped create a national space for Black women to gather, strategize, organize, and act collectively. Through its signature Sunday evening gatherings and year-round mobilization, the network continues to demonstrate what is possible when Black women unite around a shared commitment to leadership, opportunity, and community.
And while this election deserves celebration, the work is far from finished.
“An election is not the end of our work. It is another chapter in it,” Eaddy said. “We celebrate the history made last night, but we also recognize the responsibility that comes with this moment. We must continue to organize, hold leaders accountable, strengthen our communities, and create pathways for the next generation of Black women leaders. We did not come this far simply to celebrate how far we’ve come. We came this far to keep moving forward and advancing change. And we intend to do just that.”
Win With Black Women will convene its national community on Sunday, November 8, at 8:30 p.m. ET, for a special post-election gathering to celebrate historic victories, examine the election results, honor the organizers who helped make them possible, and discuss the work ahead.
