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4 days ago
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State lawmakers support John Horhn as next Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State lawmakers are backing Mayor-elect John Horhn to lead the City of Jackson. House leadership expressed interest in working with a new mayor before Horhn was elected. Horhn served more than 30 years in the State Senate, which has given him the opportunity to build relationships with lawmakers. The mayor-elect said he will use his connections to hopefully bring improvements to the City of Jackson. Mayor-elect John Horhn discusses plans for capital city 'I believe there will be a strong renew partnership between the City of Jackson leadership and state leaders. I believe that many of the partnerships that we have seen, that seem to have eroded over the last few years. I think that all of those relationships will be rebuilt and maintained under the leadership of Mayor Horhn,' said Senate Minority Leader Derrick T. Simmons (D-District 12). 'We're excited about new leadership for the City of Jackson and what that may afford, a relationship with the state that is more positive and better for all Mississippians,' House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.). Simmons attributed Horhn's experience working in the legislature and solving problems for cities and towns will make him a great mayor. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Mayor-elect John Horhn discusses plans for capital city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mayor-elect John Horhn outlined his top priorities for the City of Jackson. At the top of the list is the city's budget. Horhn is also focused on restoring trust with residents, as well as building relationships with the county, state and federal government. 'I think we will begin to address those kinds of restorations by putting a good team of people together,' he said. Horhn said each of those relationships has been fractured, but he wants to restore them on his first day as mayor. Mississippians turn out for 2025 municipal elections 'The county has had a an interlocal agreement sitting on the mayor's desk for several years that the mayor (Chokwe A. Lumumba) would not sign, for whatever reason. It would allow the county to come in and bring more resources to pave streets, to repair. And so, we're going to sign that that interlocal agreement on day one,' Horhn stated. He believes the relationship between the city and the state needs the most attention. House Speaker Jason White recently said the state wants to be a willing partner with the city. 'We're excited about new leadership for the City of Jackson and what that may afford a relationship with the state that is more positive and better for all Mississippians,' White said. According to Horhn, he's had good conversations with leadership in the legislature, saying they want to help. 'We've had very productive conversations with the leadership of the Senate, leadership of the House, and even a call from the governor saying, 'We want to try to help the City of Jackson become the city that we all want it to be,'' Horhn said. He wants to leverage those relationships to try and get some work done. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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When will special election for John Horhn's Senate seat take place?
Mayor-Elect John Horhn will be moving his office furniture and other belongings into Jackson's City Hall on July 1, but he also will be leaving a seat unfilled in the Mississippi Senate. On Tuesday, June 3, Horhn earned a decisive mayoral victory in this year's Jackson municipal election. Overall, he beat out opponents, including incumbent Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, three times before finally being the last one standing. That means the state's 26th Senate District will have a special election later this year. Horhn's Senate district includes areas in both North Jackson and portions of Madison County, reaching as far north as just outside of Flora. It also extends west to Bolton and Edwards. Horhn wins: State Sen. John Horhn is Jackson's next mayor, with dominating win Gov. Tate Reeves will have 30 days after Horhn leaves his Senate position to call the special election, and counties where the election will take place must be given 60-days' notice before the election. Reeves had already called for other legislative seats to be filled earlier this year. Those were former Sen. Jenifer Branning, who was elected to the Mississippi Supreme Court in 2024, and for two House members who died last year. As for when the Senate District 26 special election would be, if Reeves was to wait the full 30 days to announce it, it would put the election around early September. He could also set it for November, when other special legislative elections are slated to take place. Live election coverage: John Horhn dominates Jackson, MS mayor's race. Ward 1 too close to call. Follow live updates It is a bit early for candidates to be jumping in the water and going after Horhn's Senate seat, but there are a few hopefuls within the state Democratic Party. Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor said a handful of people are potentially interested in running for Horhn's Senate seat, including local attorneys, activists and a former lawmaker. Taylor declined to say specifically who he had in mind. As for a Republican challenger to the seat, the district itself could prove a hard nut to crack. Horhn, and by extension the Democrats, have held onto the Senate district for at least the past two decades since Horhn first entered the office. Hinds County Republican Party Executive Committee member and former Director Pete Perry said it would be a hard task to find a GOP candidate to duke it out with a strong Democratic candidate, but the party would still look to ID people to compete. "It would be very difficult to (run as a Republican) in that district," Perry said, noting that the legislative district, much like others, is drawn based on voting population demographics. District 26, is a majority Black district. Perry also said that while he hasn't heard of any concrete bids for the Senate seat, candidates will soon be coming out of the woodwork. Grant McLaughlin covers the Legislature and state government for the Clarion Ledger. He can be reached at gmclaughlin@ or 972-571-2335 This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: When is special election for John Horhn's Senate District 26 seat?
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7 days ago
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State Sen. John Horhn is Jackson's next mayor, with dominating win
Mississippi Sen. John Horhn is Jackson's next mayor. It was another dominant performance for Horhn who crushed incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba in both the April 1 Democratic primary and April 22 runoff to secure the Democratic nomination for mayor. Horhn, a state senator for over 30 years, won Tuesday's general election with 15,755 votes with all 80 precincts reporting, according to the unofficial results. Horhn took the lead early and never looked back. With almost half of Jackson's 80 precincts reporting, Horhn had 5,000 votes. His closest challenger at that time? Independent candidate Rodney DePriest who had 1,880 votes. In the end DePriest remained second, earning 6,561 total votes. Independent Zach Servis received 600 votes, Republican Kenneth Gee received 221, independent Lillie Stewart-Robinson received 196 and independent Kim Wade received 185, according to the unofficial results. This marks Horhn's fourth bid for Jackson's top office, but his first time winning it. He will take office July 1, inheriting a city in turmoil. Jackson is locked in a tense standoff with the state — one Horhn hopes to ease through relationships forged during his time in the Senate. Horhn also faces the tough task of rebuilding trust with the city's shrinking population while taking on Jackson's well-publicized road, water and persistent crime issues. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: 2025 election results for Jackson, MS mayor. John Horhn claims victory
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30-05-2025
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Jackson Election Day is here: candidates, wards, polling info and what to expect
In just days, Jacksonians will return to the polls one last time to elect a new mayor and decide whether to keep or replace members of the Jackson City Council. June 3 is general election day in the capital city. The primaries and runoffs are in the books — now it's winner takes all. The candidate with the most votes wins their race, no runoffs this time. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and if you're in line by 7 p.m., you'll still be allowed to vote. Voters can find their precinct by visiting the Mississippi Secretary of State's website and entering their address and zip code. Here's everything you need to know. The race to become Jackson's mayor started with 20 candidates - plus two who were disqualified - and has been narrowed down to just six: one Democrat, one Republican and four independents. State Sen. John Horhn, the Democratic nominee, is the heavy favorite to become next mayor as Jackson has not elected a Republican or independent candidate to the position in decades. Horhn defeated incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba in the Democratic primary and runoff elections held in April. In the runoff, Horhn carried 74.77% of the vote, according to the official results certified by the Mississippi Secretary of State's office. His Republican challenger is Kenneth Gee, a Bailey Magnet High School graduate currently attending Rasmussen University, who has worked as a law enforcement officer. To say Gee faces an uphill battle in the race isn't an exaggeration. In the April 22 GOP runoff, he secured the nomination by winning 100 of the 159 total votes cast, outlasting candidate Wilfred Beal. The four independent candidates are Rodney DePriest, Zach Servis, Lillie Stewart-Robinson, and Kim Wade. Because they're not affiliated with a political party, the independents skipped the primaries and advanced straight to the general election. Five of the seven seats on the council will be up for grabs come Election Day. Two seats — Wards 4 and 6 — have already been decided. That leaves Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 still up for grabs. Ward 4 Councilman Brian Grizzell retained his seat after the April 1 primary, defeating challenger Malcolm May. Grizzell is running unopposed in the general election, therefore winning the seat. It will be his second term on the council. Similarly, Lashia Brown-Thomas became the next Ward 6 councilwoman after defeating Democratic candidate Emon Thompson in the April 22 runoff. She is also running unopposed in the general election. Brown-Thomas replaces incumbent Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks, who is not running for reelection this year. More information on the candidates vying for seats on the council can be found on the Clarion Ledger website. In early January, Jackson Municipal Clerk Angela Harris confirmed to the Clarion Ledger that letters had been sent to residents whose wards may have changed due to last year's redistricting. To assist residents who are still unsure of their ward, use the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District's — the group that helped the council with the redistricting process — online tool. Residents can enter their address to check their ward. The tool is available on CMPDD's website. Gray Ouzts, a principal planner with CMPDD, previously told the Clarion Ledger the online tool is open to the public, but residents should confirm they are voting in the correct ward with the city. Residents can also check with the city to verify their polling precinct. To do so, visit Jackson City Hall or call the Municipal Clerk's Office at (601) 960-1035. Contact Charlie Drape at cdrape@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Everything to know before voting in Jackson for Election Day on June 3
