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African American senators

Black American senators documented in the House Historian’s 119th Congress table, with their state, service and official contact details.

Roster checked Sep 30, 2026Sources linked below
What this collection covers

Based on the House Historian’s named 119th Congress table, which covers both chambers. Earlier Black senators are not yet part of this collection. Identity is never inferred from photographs, names or political affiliation.

5Documented members
5Currently serving in this chamber
0Former members of this chamber

Currently serving

5 members listed

Portrait of Angela D. Alsobrooks

Angela D. Alsobrooks

Maryland · U.S. SenateDemocrat
Portrait of Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

New Jersey · U.S. SenateDemocrat
Portrait of Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Delaware · U.S. SenateDemocrat
Portrait of Raphael G. Warnock

Raphael G. Warnock

Georgia · U.S. SenateDemocrat
Portrait of Tim Scott

Tim Scott

South Carolina · U.S. SenateRepublican

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Sources & methodology

  1. United States Congress legislators dataset ↗
    unitedstates / GovTrack contributors — Biographical details, terms, official contact details and committees
  2. Black-American Members by Congress ↗
    U.S. House of Representatives, History, Art & Archives — Members identified in the House Historian's 119th Congress table

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