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Mayor, City of Jackson

Vote for
1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor leads city government, presides over the council and represents the city.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Derek J. DobiesNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • John WilsonNo party listed

    • Pledges to address street gangs and downtown encampments.

Housing

Roads & infrastructure

  • Derek J. DobiesNo party listed

    • Pledges to fix city roads.

  • John WilsonNo party listed

    • Pledges to prioritize repairing neighborhood streets.

Health & human services

  • Derek J. DobiesNo party listed

    • Pledges to address downtown homelessness and parking.

  • John WilsonNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.