They are up against historical winds, as runoffs here typically draw out a whiter pool of voters than regularly scheduled elections and have traditionally favored Republicans. Though most of the groups are officially nonpartisan, Black voters overwhelmingly support Democrats.But the groups — ranging from well-known outfits such as Black Voters Matter to more-informal clubs — are nevertheless trying to match or even improve upon Black voter turnout in a pair of contests that will determine which party controls the Senate. Their sprint comes after years of grass-roots organizing aimed at voting in Black communities and is buoyed by an infusion of …
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