An 18-year-old man named Jaylen Smith has written his name in the history books, becoming the youngest black mayor in the United States of America.
According to election results, Jaylen Smith pulled a total vote of 218, to defeat his opponent, Nemi Matthews Snr., who had 139 votes.
The Vanguard newspaper reported that the 18-year-old digital creator emerged victorious after a runoff election to emerge the mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
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In a Facebook post, Jaylen Smith celebrated his historic achievement. He 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.”
While many people congratulated the young man for his amazing achievement, some others feel he is too young to be handed such responsibility.
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Brilliant 18-Year-old Boy Offered Admission in 27 US Universities, Wins $4M Scholarship
Meanwhile, a brilliant 18-year-old boy was offered admission into 27 US Universities.
The young boy, Jonathan Walker, from Panama City, Florida, United States, graduated high school with an impressive 4.85 GPA.
Jonathan Walker also won a combined scholarship to the tune of $4 million from top universities like Yale, Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
