On April 6, Galesburg, Illinois, held an election for city office. Peter Schwartzman, a member of the Green Party and a professor of environmental studies at Knox College, was elected Mayor. He received 1,762 votes. The incumbent received 1,531 and a third candidate received 465.
Galesburg has a population of 35,000 and is in west central Illinois. See this story. The election was non-partisan. Thanks to Joshua H. for this news.
Neat to hear.
We need more Greens and especially Ecosocialists elected in every state.
Any time a third party candidate wins its a celebration.
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