Nick Mosby Declares Victory As Baltimore City Council President
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Nick Mosby declared victory Tuesday night in the race for Baltimore City Council President.
As of early Wednesday morning, Mosby had a more than 60-point lead over Republican challenger Jovani Patterson. Mosby had 128,345 votes to Patterson's 29,781 (80% to 18.6%).
"The new Baltimore City Council! I look forward to serving with these amazing men and women," Mosby tweeted. "They truly represent an innovative, progressive approach to governing. I believe the people of Baltimore will be well-served."
Mosby will fill the role of Council President Brandon Scott, who won the nomination for Mayor of Baltimore.
The new Baltimore City Council! I look forward to serving with these amazing men and women. They truly represent an innovative, progressive approach to governing. I believe the people of Baltimore will be well-served. #TimeToGetToWork #Election2020 pic.twitter.com/BeN1NFnKEA
— Nick J. Mosby (@Nick_Mosby) November 4, 2020
Mosby currently represents District 40, which covers parts of west Baltimore, in the state House of Delegates. He first took office in 2017.