Power shifts in Jackson

JACKSON — Audra Howell Raybon was elected Jackson’s second female mayor Tuesday by decisively defeating Eldridge Jackson Jr. in a runoff. Raybon received 886 votes to Jackson’s 669. Jackson carried district 1 but Raybon secured victories in district 2 (379 votes to 141) and district 3 (400 to 234) and had an 87-75 edge in absentee ballots. “I’m incredibly honored that the citizens of Jackson have chosen me to be their next mayor,” Raybon said. Raybon, who had served on the city council, is the city’s second female mayor. Norma Waite Beard served three terms as mayor from 1988 to...

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