Democrat-backed candidate flips Chandler mayor’s office in Arizona

Independent candidate Matt Orlando flipped the Chandler mayor's office in Arizona, winning the city's first mayoral election in eight years. Orlando, a councilmember, defeated Arizona House legislator Jeff Weninger by 17 points in the nonpartisan race. The Democrat-backed independent is supported by Legislative District 13. The victory marks a significant political shift for the city of Chandler.