Nigerian-Americans Achieve Electoral Success in US Midterms
In the November 3, 2026, midterm elections in the United States, six politicians of Nigerian descent secured elective positions across Maryland, Texas, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, all representing the Democratic Party. The winners include Will Jawando, who won the Montgomery County executive election in Maryland with 242,676 votes (77.91%) against Republican Esther Wells.
Jawando, 43, previously served on the Montgomery County Council since 2018 and focused on education funding and affordable housing during his campaign. In Texas, 27-year-old Junior Ezeonu won a seat in the State House of Representatives for District 101 after running unopposed.
Ezeonu, originally from Onitsha, Anambra State, previously served on the Grand Prairie City Council. Oye Owolewa also secured an at-large seat in Washington, DC.
The victories reflect the growing involvement of Nigerians and those of Nigerian heritage in American politics, with some results pending official certification.
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