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Yemi Mobolade, an independent candidate, has become the first elected Black mayor of Colorado Springs, defeating Republican Wayne Williams in the runoff election. Mobolade campaigned on improving the city's infrastructure, housing, and safety, as well as building a business-friendly city. He will succeed Mayor John Suthers and become the first non-Republican to hold the office since the city started electing mayors.
Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant and business leader, has been elected as the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs, defeating his Republican opponent by a double-digit margin. Mobolade, who is registered as unaffiliated, has pledged to prioritize public safety, infrastructure improvement, and overall economic vitality. He has also emphasized the importance of inclusivity and cultural richness in the city. Mobolade's victory marks the first time Colorado Springs has elected a Black mayor and the first non-Republican in that office in four decades.
Independent candidate Yemi Mobolade has won the mayoral race in Colorado Springs, defeating veteran Republican Wayne Williams and becoming the city's first elected Black mayor. The GOP had held the conservative stronghold for 45 years, making Mobolade's victory a significant political earthquake for the state. Williams attributed his loss to divisions within the Republican Party during the first round of voting. Mobolade's victory represents a "new day" for the city, which he plans to make "inclusive, culturally rich, economically prosperous, safe, and vibrant."
Yemi Mobolade, a political newcomer and businessman, has won the Colorado Springs mayoral runoff against former Secretary of State Wayne Williams. Williams conceded the race after early results showed Mobolade with a strong lead. Mobolade, who identifies as a political independent, aims to restore public trust in local government and prioritize safety, growth, and the economy. The election signals a potential political shift in Colorado Springs, which has become less conservative in recent years.
Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian-born businessman and unaffiliated political newcomer, won the Colorado Springs mayoral race, defeating former Secretary of State Wayne Williams. Mobolade will become the city's first elected Black mayor. Williams conceded the race with Mobolade leading with nearly 58% of votes cast.
Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant and businessman with no political experience, has been elected as the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs, defeating Republican Wayne Williams in the city's runoff contest. Mobolade's victory represents a political earthquake in Colorado Springs, long known as a conservative stronghold. He will succeed Mayor John Suthers, becoming the city's 42nd mayor.
Results for the Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election between Wayne Williams and Yemi Mobolade will be posted after 7 p.m. on Tuesday. KKTV 11 News estimates a 45 percent turnout of registered voters or about 140,000 ballots to be counted. The City Clerk's Office will provide the first set of results at about 7:30 p.m.