Politics & Government

Jim Ross Becomes Arlington's Newest Mayor After Runoff Win Over Michael Glaspie

Ross finished with 11,320 votes (54%), while Glaspie had 9,470 (46%).

June 8, 2021

Attorney and businessman Jim Ross defeated former councilman Michael Glaspie to become Arlington’s new mayor during a June 5 runoff.

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Ross finished with 11,320 votes (54%), while Glaspie had 9,470 (46%).

Ross nearly won the seat outright May 1, but fell below the required number later in the evening, when that day’s votes came in.

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