“I don’t think he’s going to see any increase,” Lake said, adding that criminal justice reform passed because Democrats supported it. She rejected claims that the economy is improving for African-Americans, noting that a large racial wealth gap remains. ..…

win by Neubauer would keep it at 4-3 and give liberals chance to try to gain majority next year, when Justice Daniel Kelly's term is up.. Shelton sees the election as primarily about race, gender and diversity, as she'd be African-American female judge in the state. ..…