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1. • William Scott Cogswell Jr

     • William Scott Cogswell Jr. (born January 14, 1975) is an American politician and businessman who is mayor of the city of Charleston. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 110th District from 2016 to 2022.
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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_mayors_ofList of mayors of Charleston, South Carolina - Wikipedia

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   The mayor is the highest elected official in Charleston, South Carolina. Since the city's incorporation in 1783, Charleston's chief executive officer has been elected directly by qualified voters, except for the years 1867–1868, when mayors were appointed by Federal officials.

   • William S. Cogswell Jr.

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   • Joseph P. Riley Jr.

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   Who is Charleston's first Republican mayor?

   • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The historic South Carolina city of Charleston has elected its first Republican mayor since the Reconstruction Era. William Cogswell, formerly a Republican state lawmaker, defeated incumbent Democratic Mayor John Tecklenburg by about 2 percentage points in Tuesday’s runoff, according to the South Carolina Election Commission.

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   Who is the 60th Mayor of Charleston South Carolina?

   • Joseph Patrick Riley Jr. (born January 19, 1943) is an American politician who served as the 60th mayor of Charleston, South Carolina from 1975 to 2016.

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   When did Charleston become a mayor?

   • Since the city's incorporation in 1783, Charleston's chief executive officer has been elected directly by qualified voters, except for the years 1867–1868, when mayors were appointed by Federal officials. The position was known as intendant until 1836, and has been known as "mayor" since that time.

   List of mayors of Charleston, South Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Is the Charleston mayor partisan?

   • The mayor’s office in Charleston is nonpartisan, but mayors often identify with a party, and voters often know how they lean. While Cogswell told interviewers his campaign did not focus on partisanship, he received support from several Republican leaders and organizations during his campaign and after his election.

   Cogswell takes helm as Charleston’s new mayor | Charleston City Paper

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_SWilliam S. Cogswell Jr. - Wikipedia

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   William Scott Cogswell Jr. (born January 14, 1975) is an American politician and businessman who is mayor of the city of Charleston. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 110th District from 2016 to 2022.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joseph_PJoseph P. Riley Jr. - Wikipedia

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   Joseph Patrick Riley Jr. (born January 19, 1943) is an American politician who served as the 60th mayor of Charleston, South Carolina from 1975 to 2016.

6. www.postandcourier.com › news › charleston-mayorCharleston swears in new mayor William Cogswell | News ...

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   Jan 8, 2024 · William Cogswell was sworn in as Charleston mayor on Jan. 8, along with six City Council members. He won a Nov. 21 runoff election against John Tecklenburg.

7. www.postandcourier.com › news › cogswell-first-stepsCogswell outlines first steps as Charleston's new mayor ...

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   Nov 22, 2023 · Cogswell, 48, is Charleston's first Republican mayor since 1877, party Chairman Drew McKissick said. News of Cogswell's victory quickly spread through GOP circles across the state. Gov. Henry...

8. charlestoncitypaper.com › 2024/01/08 › cogswellCogswell takes helm as Charleston’s new mayor - Charleston ...

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   Jan 8, 2024 · Former state Rep. William Cogswell became the first Republican mayor of the city of Charleston in nearly 150 years in brisk weather on Jan. 8 when he took the oath of office at 12:12 p.m.

9. apnews.com › article › charleston-south-carolinaCharleston, South Carolina, elects its first Republican mayor ...

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   Nov 22, 2023 · The historic South Carolina city of Charleston has elected its first Republican mayor since the Reconstruction Era. William Cogswell, formerly a Republican state lawmaker, defeated incumbent Democratic Mayor John Tecklenburg by about 2 percentage points in Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 runoff, according to the South Carolina Election Commission.