Categories: Mississippi News

WATCH: 2025 Jackson Mayoral Candidate Forum

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News will broadcast the Jackson Mayoral Candidate Forum, hosted by Jackson State University, on Tuesday, March 4.

More than a dozen mayoral candidates will offer their perspectives on why they should lead Mississippi’s capital city.

The forum will be televised from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WJTV 12 News. It will be moderated by WJTV 12 News’ Byron Brown.

Jackson mayoral candidate files appeal after being left off ballot

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has filed an appeal after he was left off of the ballot in the Jackson mayoral race. Ali M. ShamsidDeen filed the appeal in the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County. He asked the court to reverse the decision of…

February 14, 2025

In "Mississippi News"

Judge rules Jackson mayoral candidate does not meet requirements to run

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A special judge has issued a ruling after Ali M. ShamsidDeen filed an appeal after he was left off of the ballot in the Jackson mayoral race. According to retired Circuit Judge Forrest A. Johnson, ShamsidDeen does not meet the two-year residency requirement. The judge said ShamsidDeen's…

February 18, 2025

In "Mississippi News"

John Horhn wins Jackson mayoral election

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State Sen. John Horhn (D-District 26) is the apparent winner in the Jackson mayoral race. The unofficial results showed Horhn defeated five other candidates who were on the ballot. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP…

June 4, 2025

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