Jackson Mayoral Candidates Make Final Push Ahead of Election Day

John Horhn to be Jackson’s next mayor

John Horhn to be Jackson’s next mayor JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson has elected State Senator John Horhn to be its next mayor. He defeated current mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba in a primary runoff in April. On Tuesday, Horhn faced multiple challengers, including Republican Kenny Gee and four other independent candidates. This is a developing story. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or gra…

Jackson mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, Jackson residents will elect a new mayor. State Senator John Horhn (D), Kenneth Gee (R), Rodney DePriest (I), Zach Servis (I), Kim Wade (I) and Lillie Stewart-Robinson (I) are on the ballot. Servis said revitalizing the capital city begins with hiring a Public Works director and getting rid of contracts. If contracts are used, he wants to make sure they're bid out correctly. “We turned down $14 million of blig…

Jackson election leaders expect huge turnout for mayor’s race

As Jackson gears up for the general election, officials anticipate a significant voter turnout, with Democratic nominee John Horhn favored to win the mayoral race.

Electing Jackson’s leaders: Live updates in Lumumba-Horhn mayoral, council runoffs

With no runoff, Jackson’s June 3 general election is ‘last call’ for votes

Out of six candidates on the mayoral ticket in Jackson’s June 3 general election, the one who takes home the most votes will be elected to office, even if he or she does not win a majority of the ballots cast.

Jackson voters to elect next mayor, city council on Tuesday

John Horhn is the frontrunner to be the Mayor of Mississippi’s capital city but there are five other names on the ballot. See who is running for mayor and city council in Jackson.