Uvalde Mayor Race: From Tragedy to Triumph
TL;DR
Cody Smith, a former mayor of Uvalde, Texas, has won the mayoral race, defeating Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter was killed in a mass shooting last year. Smith's campaign focused on honoring the victims of the tragedy while moving the city forward, advocating for better communication among police agencies and community volunteerism. Mata-Rubio called for police accountability, stronger gun laws, and attention to infrastructure issues. Smith's term will last one year, with another election for a full four-year term scheduled for next year.
- Cody Smith Wins Uvalde Mayor Race The New York Times
- Mother of Uvalde Texas school shooting victim is running for mayor CNN
- Mom of slain Robb Elementary student defeated in Uvalde mayor election Austin American-Statesman
- Mother of Uvalde victim loses mayoral election ABC News
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