Ten Black lawmakers seated in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate represent an all-time record for African American and Black representation.
That’s the largest number of Black legislators ever to serve together in the two chambers. Only 32 of Wisconsin’s more than 5000 lawmakers who have served since 1848 have been Black. State Representative Samba Baldeh is the first Black male lawmaker to represent Dane County. He says he hopes the younger generation sees the changes and realizes that can be a part of the process.
