By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher
The deadline to file to be on the City and School Board election ballots came on Friday and it found two three-way races for Mayor and Alderman Ward 2 in the City.
The election is on May 2. Early voting begins April 20.

City of Jefferson
The following have filed to seek election in the City of Jefferson
Mayor
- Rob Baker
- Hollis Shadden
- Hattie Lee Hackler
Alderman, Ward 1
- David Westbrook
Alderman, Ward 2
- Gary Amburn
- Robin Moore
- Jamey Parsons
Alderman, Ward 3
- Ted Dickson
- Hugh Lewis

School Board
Only the current incumbents filed for election with the Jefferson ISD School Board seats this year.
Place 5
- Kevin Godfrey
- Tolesia Smith Davis
Place 4
- Leah Cooper
Publisher’s Note: I am seeking election, and am seeking someone to cover or verify coverage and reporting on the Alderman Ward 3 election. If someone isn’t located, all coverage will be verified by my opponent prior to publication.