On November 3, 1992, Carol Moseley Braun became the first African-American woman to be elected to the United States senate. Braun became Illinois first elected woman and second elected black Democratic official to the United States Senate.
On November 3, 1992, Carol Moseley Braun became the first African-American woman to be elected to the United States senate. Braun became Illinois first elected woman and second elected black Democratic official to the United States Senate.