A Black man identified as Jaylen Smith, has become the youngest Black mayor in the United States to get elected as Mayor of Earle.
Smith who was 18 years old just graduated from high school, won the election with 218 votes and has been called the youngest Black mayor in the US by the American media.
Announcing his victory on Facebook, Smith said, “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.”