Article 66KMZ Jaylen Smith Becomes Youngest Black Mayor In U.S.

Jaylen Smith Becomes Youngest Black Mayor In U.S.

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Candace McDuffie
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The city of Earle, located in Arkansas, elected Jaylen Smith as mayor in Tuesday night's runoff. This makes him the youngest Black mayor in the country at just 18 years old. According to election results, Smith managed to receive 218 votes while his opponent, Nemi Matthews Sr., obtained 139 votes.

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