Five Black candidates are running for statewide office, from agriculture commissioner to secretary of state.
A common complaint is about a purging of voter rolls that has caused problems for Black voters as recently as this year’s August primary.
Many other states in recent years have taken steps to reinstate voting rights for former felons.
Critics also said it was another way to make it harder for Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.
That sentiment is especially strong on college campuses, a focal point of several of the Black candidates running for statewide office.
Persons:
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