US Midterm Elections: Four Nigerian-Americans Elected, Fifth Leads in Georgia Race

Four Nigerian-Americans have secured victories in various political races across the United States, while a fifth was leading in a closely contested election in Georgia following Tuesday’s November 3 midterm polls.

The victories, recorded in Maryland, Texas, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, underscore the growing political influence and representation of Nigerians and Nigerian-Americans in American public life.

Those elected include Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa and Carol Kazeem, who secured seats in county and state legislative positions, as well as the District of Columbia Council.

Meanwhile, another Nigerian-born politician, Segun Adeyina, was ahead in his bid to retain his seat in the Georgia State House of Representatives. However, the outcome remained undecided as vote counting continued.