Jaylen Smith has officially become the youngest black Mayor in the United States as he was elected the mayor of Earle, Arkansas, on Tuesday night, Dec. 6
Jaylen who is 18, defeated Nemi Matthews Sr. in a runoff election with 218 votes, compared to Matthews’ 139, according to election results.
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Smith announced his win in a Facebook post;
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“Citizens of Earle, Arkansas, it’s official!! I am your newly elected Mayor of Earle, Arkansas… ‘It’s Time to Build a Better Chapter of Earle, Arkansas.’ I would like to thank all my supporters for stepping up getting people to the polls. I am truly grateful for you all.”
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Congratulatory messages are already pouring in, as seen above, with many wishing him a successful tenure.
Congratulations Jaylen.