File – An election officer passes out stickers. (Heather Rousseau/The Roanoke Times via AP)
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UPDATED 8:42 AM PT – Monday, May 3, 2021
Susan Wright is advancing to the runoff election to take up the House seat of her late husband Rep. Ron Wright. The special election, held Saturday, showed Wright garnering the most votes out of the 23 candidates looking to take the spot in the House of Representatives.
Wright led the race while receiving around 19 percent of the vote in her bid for the seat. Meanwhile, GOP state Rep. Jake Ellzey came in second with around 14 percent of the vote.
Wright even scored the endorsement of President Trump before the special election. He released a statement on the candidate, suggesting she would be a terrific congresswoman for the great state of Texas.
Officials said the skyscraper will shine with sparking white lights Saturday evening along with a special “90” lighting effect.
After just one year and 45 days of construction, the 102-story structure first opened on May 1, 1931.
“This building saw us through many challenges,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said. “This building was built in the middle of the depression, this building saw us through wars and every other challenge but it stood as a beacon. No matter what the Empire State Building was here. This is a joyous day for New York City, so, congratulations and happy birthday Empire State Building.”
Described as the world’s most photographed building, the infamous skyscraper is a magnet for visitors including celebrities all around the world.