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.