17 Black Women in Elective Office

17 Black Women in Elective Office


Karen Bass, House of Representatives

California
Democrat
District 37
Some of Karen Bass’ priorities include criminal justice, education, environment and energy, and U.S.-Africa policy. She’s been vocal about balanced fiscal policies that preserve the social guarantee to seniors and invest in the future. She also sits on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and she is working to craft criminal justice reforms as a member of the House Judiciary Committee.


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