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2025 List of Candidates Qualified For Office – Municipal Election to be Held on August 26th, 2025

Candidates for Mayor
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- Mayor James Perkins, Jr.
- Rev. Jarmal J. Sanders, Mayor
- Attorney Michael Jackson, Mayor
- Ms. Ronita R. Wade, Mayor
- Mr. Aaron Roper, Mayor
- Mr. Johnny E. Moss, Ill, Mayor
- Ms. Temekia Sykes, Mayor
- Mr. George McDonald, Mayor (Withdrew, Effective: June 27, 2025)
- Mr. Thayer H. Spencer, Mayor (Withdrew, Effective: June 27, 2025)
Below is a complete list of candidates for Office in August 26, 2025 Municipal Election
Candidates for City Council President:
- Mr. Kennard Randolph, Council President
- Council President Warren “Billy” Young
Candidates for Ward 1:
- Mr. Charles Bennett, Council, Ward 1
- Ms. Felicia King-Thomas, Council, Ward 1
- Councilman Troy Harvill, Ward 1
Candidates for Ward 2:
- Mr. Otto Hunter, Council, Ward 2
- Councilwoman Christie Thomas, Ward 2
- Mr. Trebor J. Dukes, Council, Ward 2
Candidates for Ward 3:
- Mr. Collins Pettaway, Ill, Council, Ward 3
- Councilman Clay Carmichael, Ward 3
Candidates for Ward 4:
- Councilwoman Lesia S. James, Ward 4
Candidates for Ward 5:
- Mr. Timfreit Drane, Council, Ward 5
- Ms. Queen V. lmani, Council, Ward 5
- Ms. Mariama DeRamus, Council, Ward 5
- Ms. Nadine S. Sturdivant, Council, Ward 5
- Mr. Curtis C. Wimberly, Council, Ward 5
Candidates for Ward 6:
- Mrs. Sharon C. Taylor, Council, Ward 6
- Councilman Atkin Jemison, Ward 6
- Ms. Erica A. Day, Council, Ward 6
- Ms. Ashley Ervin, Council, Ward 6
Candidates for Ward 7:
- Councilwoman Jannie Thomas, Ward 7
- Mr. Demonte’ Purifoy, Council, Ward 7
Candidates for Ward 8:
- Councilman Michael Johnson, Ward 8
Candidate for School Board President:
- Mrs. Cicely N. Curtis, Sch. Bd. President
- Pastor LaBarron Mack, Sch. Bd. President
Candidate for School Board Memb.,:
- Ms. Audrey L. Strong, Sch. Bd. Memb., Dist. 1
- Ms. Brenda R. Obomanu, Sch. Bd. Memb., Dist. 2
- Mrs. Tammy S. Maul, Sch. Bd. Memb., Dist. 3
- Ms. Kimesha Alvarado, Sch. Bd. Memb., Dist. 3
- Dr. Tanya S. Miles, Sch. Bd. Memb., Dist. 4
- Ms. Brittney S. Houser, Sch. Bd. Memb., Dist. 4
- Rev. Dexter W. Patterson, Sch. Bd. Memb., Dist. 4

