Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford elected to chair Congressional Black Caucus

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) earlier this month, announced a changing of the guard for the 118th Congress as Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford takes the helm as chairman.

Horsford, who recently bested Republican Sam Peters to represent Nevada’s fourth congressional district in November, was announced on Thursday as the CBC’s choice to lead the longtime African American legislative assembly through the next two years as its 28th chair.

“Over the last 50 years, the CBC has served as the ‘conscience of the Congress,’ helping guide the legislative priorities that have shaped our nation and helped improve the lives of African Americans and all our constituents,” Horsford said in a statement on Friday.

He added: “As Chair, I will provide the leadership, and strategic vision and execute on our plans to guide us on a path that will deliver positive socioeconomic outcomes for the communities and constituencies we serve.”

Launched following the Civil Rights Movement, the Congressional Black Caucus has long served as a prominent voice advocating for Black issues within Congress.