John Horhn Elected Mayor of Jackson in Landslide

State Senator John Horhn was elected mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, after winning the June 3 general election with nearly 67% of the vote, defeating independent Rodney DePriest and several other challengers. This marks Horhn’s first successful mayoral bid after four attempts, following his defeat of incumbent Chokwe Antar Lumumba in the April Democratic primary and runoff. Horhn will take office on July 1 and faces major challenges, including the city's crumbling infrastructure, persistent crime, and a declining population. He has pledged to restore accountability and transparency in city government and to address urgent issues such as the water crisis. Voter turnout was about 21%, similar to the primary election, and city council races resulted in both close contests and decisive victories. Horhn's win is seen as a mandate for unity and forward-looking leadership in Jackson.