Eddie Sundquist Explained

Eddie Sundquist
Order:25th
Office:Mayor of Jamestown, New York
Term Start:January 1, 2020
Term End:January 1, 2024
Predecessor:Samuel Teresi
Successor:Kim Ecklund
Birth Name:Edward Anthony Sundquist
Birth Date:31 December 1988
Birth Place:Jamestown, New York, U.S.
Party:Democrat

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sundquist Sworn In As Mayor, Dolce Elected Council President. Phillips. Dennis. Post-Journal. 1 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Jamestown Native Eddie Sundquist Announces Candidacy for Congress. 2017-06-22. WRFA-LP 107.9 FM. en-US. 2019-10-12.
  3. Web site: Fourth Democrat enters race to challenge Tom Reed in 23rd Congressional District. BUCHIERE. STEVE. Finger Lakes Times. en. 2019-10-12.
  4. Web site: Absentee count shows Mitrano wins Democratic primary to face Reed. 2018-07-03. The Buffalo News. en-us. 2019-10-12.
  5. News: Sundquist Wins. Patterson. Jordan. Post-Journal. 1 January 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/