PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) – In Tuesday’s runoff election, it’s not a big race for a seat on Phoenix City Council. According to the city’s unofficial results, Debra Stark beats Nicole Garcia with 68.4% to 31.6% of the vote for the job of representing District 3. Over in District 7, Yassamin Ansari is ahead of Cinthia Estela, 58.3% vs 41.1%. Although no official winner was announced, both Stark and Ansari took to Twitter to claim their big wins. “I am absolutely thrilled, humble, and grateful, and I can’t wait to work on your behalf!” said Ansari in a tweet. Thank District 7! I am absolutely thrilled, humble, and grateful, and I can’t wait to work on your behalf! pic.twitter.com/a8uPbsPjZd – Yassamin Ansari for Phoenix City Council (@yassaminansari) March 10, 2021 “I feel honored and humble to be re-elected as your City Councilor! I have spent my life in public service and I hope I can continue to serve the district and the city thoughtfully, “Stark said in her own tweet. I am honored and humble to be re-elected as your councilor! I have had my life in the public service and hope I can continue to serve the district and the city wisely. Let’s continue the good work we started together! https://t.co/cWnRt2bs8g pic.twitter.com/ca3ozajjgJ – Debra Stark (@DebraStarkPHX) March 10, 2021 Mayor Kate Gallego congratulated Stark on her re-election and Ansari on her victory. She had supported both candidates. Congratulations to councilor-elect @yassaminansari on her victory in District 7 and to @DebraStarkPHX on her Re-election in District 3! I’m really excited to work with you two – we’re celebrating tonight, we’re going to work tomorrow! – Kate Gallego (@KateWGallego) March 10, 2021 “I’m excited I really appreciate working with you two – we’re celebrating tonight, work starts tomorrow! “Gallego tweeted. Garcia was a huge supporter of former President Donald Trump and had the support of Sal DiCiccio City Council. Estela was assisted by retiring incumbent Mike Nowakowski. For more information on the results click / tap here. Copyright 2021 KPHO / KTVK (KPHO Rundfunkgesellschaft). All rights reserved.
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