US EditionJohn Horhn Wins Jackson Mayoral Election
- John Horhn won the June 3, 2025, general election to become mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, defeating multiple candidates including incumbent Chokwe Antar Lumumba.
- Horhn's victory followed his April 22 primary runoff win over Lumumba amid public scrutiny of local government transparency and Lumumba's pending federal bribery trial.
- Horhn, a Democratic state senator with more than three decades of experience, campaigned on addressing the shrinking population, enhancing the city's infrastructure, and promoting economic growth in Jackson.
- Horhn received 67% of the vote, totaling 15,755 ballots, while independent Rodney DePriest placed second with 27.9%, and Horhn emphasized swift action and unity in his victory speech.
- Horhn's win positions him to lead Jackson into a new chapter focused on collaboration and revitalization as the city transitions mayoral leadership on June 30, 2025.
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Jackson Voters Elect John Horhn as Mayor, New Councilmembers
Voters elected longtime Democratic Mississippi Sen. John Horhn as the new mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. He replaces outgoing Democratic Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba. The post Jackson Voters Elect John Horhn as Next Mayor: ‘Let’s Get to Work’ appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
John Horhn wins Jackson mayoral election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State Sen. John Horhn (D-District 26) is the apparent winner in the Jackson mayoral race. The unofficial results showed Horhn defeated five other candidates who were on the ballot. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW
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