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]

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

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 edit

  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/