After winning a runoff election, Jaylen Smith was elected as the nation's youngest Black mayor. Smith was elected mayor of Earle, Arkansas after defeating Nemi Matthews Sr. in a runoff vote. Results showed that Smith received 218 votes, compared to Matthews' 139.
In a Facebook post, Smith declared his victory, writing, “Citizens of Earle, Arkansas, it's official!! I've recently been elected as the mayor of Earle, Arkansas. It's time to transform Earle, Arkansas into a better chapter. I want to express my gratitude to all of my supporters for helping to increase voter turnout. I sincerely appreciate all of you.
Currently, Jaylen Smith will serve as the mayor of Earle, which has 1,800 citizens. Smith lives with his parents, who are overjoyed. On Wednesday, he told The Washington Post, “My mom can't stop crying.”
Jaylen Smith Age: How Old Is Youngest Mayor Jaylen Smith?
Jaylen Smith is by far the youngest mayor in US history. Jaylen Smith is only 18 years old and has great potential to transform Arkansas.
