These Nigerian Americans won seats across Maryland, Texas, Washington DC and Pennsylvania, contesting under the Democratic Party.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Four United States Democratic Party candidates with Nigerian ties have won elective positions in the midterm elections held on November 3.
TheNiche had earlier reported that Democrats seized control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate from the Republicans in Tuesday’s midterm elections, dealing a major blow to Trump’s administration.
Reacting to the victory, President Donald Trump congratulated the Democrats on their victory but rejected the idea that the outcome of the election was a referendum on his leadership.
According to the incumbent US President, Republicans lost the poll because Americans were unwilling to pay higher prices for petrol amid the Iran war.
The 44th US President, Barack Obama, however, disagreed with Trump, claiming the outcome of the election reflected Americans’ desire for political leaders who prioritise unity, practical solutions and public service rather than division.
Taking to his verified handle, he wrote: “The American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face.”
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Meanwhile, results nationwide revealed some Nigerian Americans profited from the ‘Blue Wave’ which swept through America during the poll.
According to results released on Wednesday, these politicians won seats across Maryland, Texas, Washington DC and Pennsylvania, contesting under the Democratic Party.
In Maryland, Will Jawando won the race for Montgomery County Executive. He defeated Republican Esther Wells with 237,383 votes, which accounted for 78% of the votes counted.
In Texas, 27-year-old Junior Ezeonu won a seat in the State House of Representatives for District 101. The young man, who was born in Onitsha, had earlier defeated incumbent Chris Turner in the Democratic primary.
Similarly, in Washington DC, Oye Owolewa won an at-large seat on the District of Columbia Council. He polled 69% of the votes to beat independent candidate Elissa Silverman.
In Pennsylvania, Carol Kazeem retained her seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for District 159. She defeated Republican Michael Bannon.
Meanwhile, another Nigerian American, Segun Adeyina, is still leading in his Georgia race for House District 110 as of Wednesday.
