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Patrick Braxton Elected Newbern's First Black Mayor

9/3/2025

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Patrick Braxton has been elected as Newbern, Alabama's first Black mayor, securing 66 votes to 26.
His election comes after a legal dispute that previously barred him from town hall.
This election reinstates democratic governance in a town where Black residents outnumber White residents 2-1.
Advocates see this as a crucial advancement for fair representation.

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Story summary

Patrick Braxton has been elected as Newbern, Alabama's first Black mayor, securing 66 votes to 26.
His election comes after a legal dispute that previously barred him from town hall.
This election reinstates democratic governance in a town where Black residents outnumber White residents 2-1.
Advocates see this as a crucial advancement for fair representation.