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Erica Deuso Elected Downingtown Mayor, Becoming Pennsylvania’s First Openly Transgender Mayor

Unofficial tallies show a decisive win after a campaign centered on local issues.

Overview

  • Unofficial counts place Deuso at about 64% to Republican Rich Bryant’s 35%, with results awaiting certification.
  • Deuso said voters chose “hope” and pledged to focus on pragmatic governance in an early-morning victory statement.
  • The campaign emphasized public safety, housing affordability and infrastructure, and drew support from local Democrats and groups including Victory Fund and Planned Parenthood.
  • Bryant, a retired cybersecurity expert, congratulated Deuso and said he would continue serving the community.
  • Right-leaning outlets highlighted an earlier X post attributed to Deuso forecasting “armed pushback,” and separate reports noted Chester County polling problems that led to provisional ballots and extended voting hours.