AL Political Reporter: “So, what does it say about Birmingham voters that they re-elected Mayor Randall Woodfin in a landslide against seven other candidates, including a former mayor and a current Jefferson County commissioner?
Voters in Birmingham are happy with Woodfin. And as they should be. Woodfin certainly has his detractors – all politicians do. But it’s difficult to point to any particular area where Woodfin fell short in his initial term as mayor.
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Woodfin may very well be building a dynasty. When he ran in 2017 for his first term against incumbent Mayor William Bell, he and Bell ended up in a runoff with 10 other candidates tossed to the side. In that runoff, Woodfin won 59 percent to 41 percent.
This time, Woodfin took more than 64 percent of the vote against seven other opponents. His dominance is growing. And with his smarts, his dedication to Birmingham, his campaign team (they knocked on 50,000 doors in 2017, Woodfin says, but 80,000 doors this time), and his City Hall staff, he is in a great position to continue to do great things for Birmingham.
I say: Congratulations, Mayor Woodfin. Keep up the good work for the Magic City.”