Democrats Land Nationwide Gains In Off Year Elections
The Associated Press reports Democrats achieved record statewide and city wins in New Jersey and cities including New York Philadelphia Minneapolis and Detroit while Republicans endured losses in many locales. Virginia elected Mills E Godwin Jr as governor with Howell as lieutenant governor. Ronald Reagan suffered a setback on a spending limit amendment in California. Beame won New York City mayoral race and Coleman Young became Detroit mayor.
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South Carolina voters usher in new names in local contests
In scattered municipal elections across South Carolina on Tuesday veteran Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark Garner lost to Republican Robert J. Hirsch, with Myrtle Beach also approving council-manager government. Black candidates won seats in Aiken and Darlington. Kingstree and James Island saw historic or notable outcomes.
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Streitz Runs as Free Libertarian in New York City Election
Paul Streitz, 30, advertising executive and Free Libertarian candidate, ran for one of two Manhattan City Council at large seats. He acknowledged a crushing loss but said his appearance conveyed party ideas about reducing government, open markets, and decriminalizing victimless acts, framing the campaign as a philosophical effort rather than a win.
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Women Lose Election By 3 To Margin In Asheville
Seven Republican women running for the Asheville city council lost by a 3-1 margin to men. The top woman candidate received 3458 votes, while the lowest got 2996. Mayor Richard Wood led Democrats with 9743, and Vice Mayor Calvin Marshall had 8850. The council selects a mayor from among its members. The race featured a slate of representative women from a college student to a candidate in her 60s, including two Black contenders. There were no major issues, and campaigning focused on door to door outreach and civic clubs.
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