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Mayor, Town of Forest City

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1
Term
4 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Nonpartisan. On Aug. 18, 2026 the Rutherford County Board of Elections voted 2-1 to reject a challenge to Kimberly McCurry's residency, keeping her on the ballot.

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