Las Vegas, NV Mayor, Portland, OR Mayor, and San Francisco, CA Mayor all saw new faces taking over leadership positions. Former Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley defeated Republican City Councilwoman Victoria Seaman in Las Vegas, becoming the first person outside the Goodman family to run the city since 1999. In Portland, businessman Keith Wilson won an upset victory in the ranked-choice contest, while nonprofit founder Daniel Lurie secured victory in San Francisco after Mayor London Breed conceded.
Tulsa, OK elected State Rep. Monroe Nichols as the first Black and Democratic mayor in 15 years, while Maricopa County, AZ saw Republican victories in the Board of Supervisors and Recorder races. Raleigh, NC elected former State Treasurer Janet Cowell, and Richmond, VA chose physician Danny Avula as their new mayor.
Los Angeles County, CA saw Nathan Hochman unseat George Gascon as District Attorney, and in Miami-Dade County, FL, Republican Alina Garcia became the first elected Supervisor of Elections in decades. Johnson County, KS elected Democrat Byron Roberson as sheriff, the first Democrat in 96 years, while Orange and Osceola Counties, FL saw Monique Worrell regain her role as State Attorney.
Overall, the recent elections across the country showcased a mix of new faces and established individuals taking on leadership roles, with several significant victories and shifts in power. The results reflect the changing political landscape in various cities and counties, highlighting the diversity and evolution of leadership in local government.
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