Perkins Concedes Mayoral Election - The Selma Times‑Journal

Perkins concedes mayoral election - The Selma Times‑Journal

Mayor James Perkins conceded the election with a statement on Aug. 29. Perkins came in third place in the Selma Mayor’s Race on Election Day, Aug. 26. He trailed front-runner Johnny Moss III and runner-up Aaron Roper. “I extend my congratulations to the candidates entering the run-off election. While this outcome is not what I had hoped, my decision to seek a fourth term was rooted in a commitment to continue Selma’s progress and to establish a …

Selma Mayor James Perkins releases concession statement after losing re-election bid

Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., has released a public concession statement following his loss in Tuesday’s elections. While the mayor’s race will be heading to a runoff, Perkins won’t be one of the two candidates to face off next month. The two candidates heading to a runoff on September 23 are Johnny Moss III and Aaron Roper. Moss is the president of the Selma city school board, while Roper is a former tax collector. Unofficial results from Tue…