The youngest Black mayor in the country, Jaylen Smith was elected mayor of Earle, Arkansas, on Tuesday night, December 6.

Smith, 18 years old, won the election over Nemi Matthews Sr. in a runoff.

Results showed that Smith received 218 votes, compared to Matthews’ 139.

Smith announced his win in a Facebook post, saying: “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.”

Congratulatory messages are already pouring in, with many wishing him a successful tenure.

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