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Eddie Sundquist

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Eddie Sundquist
25th Mayor of Jamestown, New York
In office
January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2024
Preceded bySamuel Teresi
Succeeded byKim Ecklund
Personal details
Born
Edward Anthony Sundquist

(1988-12-31) December 31, 1988 (age 35)
Jamestown, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Edward "Eddie" Anthony Sundquist (born December 31, 1988) is an American attorney and politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, he was the 25th mayor of Jamestown, New York, serving from January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2024.[1]

Sundquist was a 2018 candidate for the United States House of Representatives in New York's 23rd congressional district.[2][3] He was defeated by Democrat Tracy Mitrano in the party's primary on June 26, 2018.[4] On November 6, 2019, he was elected mayor of Jamestown, New York with 49.8% of the vote, defeating Republican Dave Wilfong and Libertarian Andrew Liuzzo.[5]

In 2023, Sundquist was challenged by Jamestown City Councilwoman Kim Ecklund for mayor and was defeated.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Phillips, Dennis. "Sundquist Sworn In As Mayor, Dolce Elected Council President". Post-Journal. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "Jamestown Native Eddie Sundquist Announces Candidacy for Congress". WRFA-LP 107.9 FM. June 22, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  3. ^ BUCHIERE, STEVE. "Fourth Democrat enters race to challenge Tom Reed in 23rd Congressional District". Finger Lakes Times. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  4. ^ "Absentee count shows Mitrano wins Democratic primary to face Reed". The Buffalo News. July 3, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  5. ^ Patterson, Jordan. "Sundquist Wins". Post-Journal. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  6. ^ https://www.post-journal.com/uncategorized/2023/11/election-results-935-p-m-sundquist-has-early-lead-brackman-wins-council-ward-3-seat/