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Syracuse elects its first Black mayor and second woman, Sharon Owens: ‘This is more than a win’

Syracuse just made history. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 62-year-old Sharon Owens became the city’s first Black mayor. “We did it, Syracuse,” her campaign wrote on Instagram. “Sharon Owens has been elected our next mayor! This is more than a win — it’s a movement powered by community, love, and a shared vision for a stronger Syracuse. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, and believed.” Owens won with over 13,000 votes, defeating Republican Thomas Babilon and independents Alfonso Davis and […]

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Omaha elects Democrat John Ewing Jr. as city’s first Black mayor

Voters in Omaha, Nebraska, elected Democrat John Ewing Jr. as their next mayor in an upset election that denied incumbent Republican Mayor Jean Stothert a historic fourth term. Ewing will serve as Omaha’s first Black mayor. “It feels amazing,” Ewing told local TV station KETV after the historic victory Tuesday night. During his victory speech, the mayor-elect promised to fulfill his campaign promises to address public safety, affordable housing, and access to a livable wage in Omaha. “Thank you for […]

todayMay 14, 2025 1