By Leonard E. Colvin
Chief Reporter
New Journal & Guide
Portsmouth’s residents have elected Shannon Glover as their new mayor to replace outgoing Mayor John Rowe, along with three Blacks on city council to help govern the city. This gives African Americans control of the city’s government.
Glover, an African American, garnered the highest number of votes in the five-person field, 15,037. Danny W. Meeks was the closest competitor with 12,234 votes.
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