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Mayor, City of Lincolnton

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Term
4 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor leads the city of Lincolnton, presides over its governing board and represents it.

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Jill Tipton

Republican

Lincolnton City Council member (Ward 3)

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  • Proposed a six-month moratorium on data center applicationsIn office

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  1. Proposed a six-month moratorium on data center applications

    Council votes on data center pause

    News coverage · Lincoln Times-News · Sep 4, 2026 · lincolntimesnews.com

    “Council first voted on a motion by Jill Tipton to follow the city planning department's recommendation for a six-month moratorium”

Jim R. Watson

Democratic

Former superintendent of Lincoln County Schools

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