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This text adopts a multifaceted approach to study of black state legislators across the country. Using the descriptive representation framework, multiple facets of black representation are studied. Black seat share is the primary facet considered, and it is measured as the proportion of seats held by blacks in the state legislature. The black representation ratio measures the black seat share relative to the black population share. Parity exists when blacks are represented in the state legislature at a rate that matches their population share. Legislative black caucuses are also studied in this work, representing the institutionalization of the black presence in state legislatures.

African American state legislators. --- African Americans --- Representative government and representation --- Legislative bodies --- Demography --- U.S. states --- Politics and government. --- States. --- Political aspects --- Population --- Political aspects. --- American states (United States) --- States of the United States --- United States states --- Historical demography --- Social sciences --- Vital statistics --- Parliamentary government --- Political representation --- Representation --- Self-government --- Constitutional history --- Constitutional law --- Political science --- Democracy --- Elections --- Republics --- Suffrage --- State legislators, African American --- Legislators