The many facets of the Sept. 14 preliminary election are still being debated in many corners of the city, but within the Black community – particularly among activists and Black former candidates – the sentiments of disappointment and frustration were made clear soon after the polls closed.
For the first time ever, three Black candidates — Kim Janey, Andrea Campbell, and John Barros— were running for mayor, with many more seeking at-large and district seats on the city council. Activists like Ron Bell of Dunk the Vote say the lackluster performance of most Black candidates in the preliminary has been a blow.
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