Across the country, voters swarmed the polls to make their voices heard. Here are some of our favorite victories from this week!
Atlanta
- Mayoral Runoff Election
- Why we’re watching: Atlanta is among the fastest gentrifying cities in the country. Two mayoral candidates, Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens, will compete in a runoff later this month after both campaigned on affordable housing for Atlanta’s communities of color.
Boston
- Election of Michelle Wu
- Why we’re watching: Boston elected its first woman and person of color to be mayor all in the same night! Wu campaigned on improving the immigrant experience in Boston, given her upbringing, and seeks to make her city a proving ground for progressive policies.
New Jersey
- Reelection of Gov. Philip Murphy
- Why we’re watching: Even as progressives saw defeat after defeat this week, Gov. Murphy successfully won his bid to retain office. One of Gov. Murphy’s major campaign policies was the reduction of excessive mandatory sentencing for crimes, long a focus of criminal justice activists.
New York City
- Election of Eric Adams
- Why we’re watching: New York City voters have chosen Eric Adams to be their next mayor – only the second time a Black person will occupy the office. Adams’ focus on reform and history as a police officer will make for interesting policy decisions regarding Rikers Island and affordable housing.
What do you think of the news in this week’s legislative roundup? Did we miss anything? Drop us a line on any of our social channels or hit us up through our contact us form. Let us know what’s happening in YOUR neighborhood!
