An 18-year-old, Jaylen Smith, has become the youngest Black mayor in the United States after being elected in a runoff election.

 

Smith, who just graduated from high school, won the election with 218 votes, compared to his competitor, Nemi Matthews Sr's 139 and he's being touted as the youngest Black mayor in the US by the American media.

 

Announcing his victory on Facebook, Smith said, "Citizens of Earle, Arkansas, it’s official!! I am your newly elected Mayor of Earle, Arkansas…  “It’s Time to Build a Better Chapter of Earle, Arkansas.” I would like to thank all my supporters for stepping up getting people to the polls. I am truly grateful for you all."

PHOTOS: 18-yr-old becomes youngest Black Mayor in US

PHOTOS: 18-yr-old becomes youngest Black Mayor in US

PHOTOS: 18-yr-old becomes youngest Black Mayor in US