A comprehensive list of all African American senators in U.S. history.

Five incumbent senators are African American: Tim Scott, Cory Booker, Raphael Warnock, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Angela Alsobrooks. This is a list of African Americans who have served in the United States Senate. The Senate has had 14 African-American elected or appointed officeholders. Two each served during both the 19th and 20th centuries. [1] .

Chair of the Senate Democratic Steering and Policy Committee: Amy Klobuchar: MN: January 3, 2025: Chair of the Senate Democratic Strategic Communications Committee: Cory Booker: NJ: January 3, 2025: Vice Chairs of the Senate Democratic Caucus: Mark Warner: VA: January 3, 2017: Elizabeth Warren: MA: January 3, 2017: Chair of Senate Democratic ...

Links to biographical information, Senate service accomplishments, military service, awards and honors, and more for current and former senators.

Nov 13, 2024 · In the U.S. Senate's 235 years, there have only been 14 Senators who are Black, including the most recent additions, Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks.

Jan 26, 2021 · Newly elected Raphael Warnock is only the 11th Black US senator since the Senate convened for the first time in 1789. Only two of those have been women. And with the departure of Kamala...

Five incumbent senators are African American: Tim Scott, Cory Booker, Raphael Warnock, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Angela Alsobrooks. Three of the 14 African-American senators held Illinois 's Class 3 seat, including Barack Obama, who went on to become President of the United States.

Oct 3, 2023 · Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming...

This category includes African-American United States senators who are currently serving as well as those who served in the past.

Jan 3, 2025 · Scott is the sole Black Republican in the Senate, while there are four Black Democratic senators – including two senators sworn in on Friday: Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt...