Black women deserve clarity.
The Black Girl Caucus (BGC) 2026 Candidate Scorecard is a tool designed to help our community better understand where candidates stand on the issues shaping Black women’s lives—from economic stability to healthcare access to our democratic future.
This scorecard reflects BGC’s commitment to informed participation, not political endorsements. It is one of the ways we support Black women in navigating the political landscape with confidence, context, and care.
2026 SCORCARD
WHAT THIS SCORECARD IS—AND ISN'T
What it is
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A values-based assessment of candidates appearing on the Harris County ballot
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Grounded in BGC’s issue priorities and community-informed criteria
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Designed to support Black women voters, organizers, and leaders in making informed choices
What it is not
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An endorsement of any candidate or campaign
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A directive on how to vote
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A substitute for your own research, values, or lived experience
How Candidates Are Evaluated
Candidates are assessed across three core issue areas that consistently emerge in BGC’s research, surveys, and community conversations:
Economic Opportunity for Black Women
How candidates approach policies related to employment, wages, caregiving, housing stability, and economic mobility for Black women and their families.
Access to Healthcare
Candidate commitments related to healthcare affordability, reproductive care, maternal health, and public health infrastructure.
Commitment to Democracy
Positions and actions that protect access to the ballot, fair representation, and participatory democracy.
Scores reflect a combination of candidate-submitted responses and publicly available information, where applicable.
Who Is Included
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Candidates appearing on the Harris County ballot
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Federal, state, county, and local offices
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Judicial races are not included in this scorecard
How to Use This Tool
We encourage you to:
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Review candidate responses alongside the scorecard
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Visit campaign websites and attend forums
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Discuss priorities with your community
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Decide what alignment looks like for you
This scorecard is intended to be a resource, not the final word.
Candidate Questionnaire Submission
Candidates are encouraged to complete the questionnaire using the Google Form linked below. For candidates who are unable to access the form, a PDF version of the questionnaire is available upon request.
Candidates who believe they are eligible but did not receive an invitation may contact us to request inclusion.
THE SUBMISSION WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED.
Thanks to all of the candidates who participated.
Our Approach
The Black Girl Caucus believes that when Black women have access to clear, credible information, we build power: individually and collectively.
This scorecard is part of BGC’s broader effort to support political participation that is intentional, values-driven, and rooted in community voice.
Methodology
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The BGC Candidate Scorecard is developed using a transparent and consistent framework.
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Candidates are invited to respond to a standardized questionnaire aligned with BGC’s issue priorities.
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Responses are reviewed using a shared rubric to ensure consistency across races.
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When candidates do not submit responses, publicly available statements, voting records, and policy positions are reviewed where relevant.
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Multiple reviewers assess each candidate to minimize bias and ensure a balanced evaluation.
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The scorecard reflects alignment with BGC’s values and priorities at this moment in time and may be updated as additional information becomes available.
View the Scorecard
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See how candidates align with Black women’s priorities
This scorecard is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the Black Girl Caucus.
Scores reflect alignment with BGC priorities, not overall candidate quality.
FAQ
No. The Black Girl Caucus does not endorse candidates through this scorecard.
Judicial offices follow different evaluation standards and are outside the scope of this scorecard.
The scorecard may be updated as candidates submit responses or as new public information becomes available.
Candidates are informed of the evaluation framework and may review their submitted responses.
Submit responses via Google Form
How we evaluate candidates
