BLM Activist Wins 3% of Vote in Baltimore Mayor Race
He hopes to influence the next adminstration.
4.27.2016
News
Sarah Fisher
http://www.truthrevolt.org/news/blm-activist-wins-3-vote-baltimore-mayor-raceDeray McKesson, a leader in the Black Lives Matter movement won a paltry 3% of the vote in the Baltimore election for Mayor. Democrat Catherine Pugh, an African American woman, will be the next mayor of Baltimore.
Though his 83-day mayoral bid was incredibly unsuccessful, Mckesson told BuzzFeed that he “raised more money faster than any local race in the country.” In addition, the BLM activist tweeted that he “was the first candidate to release a comprehensive platform” on issues facing Baltimoreans.
McKesson decided to run for Mayor at the last minute, filing only 30 minutes before the deadline. He joined a crowded field of candidates already in the race to replace the sitting Mayor. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced she would not seek reelection after she was criticized for the way she handled the riots in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray.
On the fundraising front, McKesson was able to raise about $250,000, fairly impressive, using an online fundraising tool called Crowdpac. Most of the money came from executives outside of Baltimore.
After his defeat, McKesson said he hopes that his political platform influences the new administration.
