Clinton held local primary elections Tuesday, April 1.
Ward 3 Alderman was the only contested race, and Clinton opened only one polling place in the city at the Clinton Parks and Recreation Administration.
Incumbent Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher, Republican, officially passed the baton to William C. Purdie, Republican, who ran unopposed. Fisher announced his retirement in Sept. 2024 after serving as Clinton Mayor since 2013.
Alderman, Ward 3:
With 494 votes, Amanda Mills Jones beat Lee Logan, who had 115 votes, and Ronald C. Morton, who had 149 votes for the Ward 3 Alderman Republican ticket.
Since there were no other candidates running for this position, Jones has secured the role.
Incumbent Ward 3 Alderman Robert L. Chapman ran unopposed for the Alderman at Large Republican ticket.
Uncontested races
Other races for aldermen ran uncontested, but some candidates will face off against differing party candidates during the general election on June 3.
Alderman at Large:
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Robert L. Chapman, Republican
Incumbent Alderwoman at Large Ricki Garrett did not run during this election.
Since Chapman and Warren ran unopposed for their respective political parties, the pair will face off during the general election on June 3.
Alderman, Ward 1:
Incumbent Ward 1 Karen P. Godfrey, Republican, ran unopposed.
Alderman, Ward 2:
T.J. McSparrin, Republican, ran unopposed.
Incumbent Ward 2 Alderman Jim Martin did not run during this election.
Alderman, Ward 4:
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Chip Wilbanks (Incumbent), Republican
Since Wilbanks and Anderson ran unopposed in their respective political parties, the par will face off during general elections on June 3.
Alderman, Ward 5:
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Beverly E. Oliver (Incumbent), Republican
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Hayden S. King, Independent
Since Oliver ran unopposed for the Republican nomination and King is running as an Independent, the pair will face off during general elections on June 3.
Alderman, Ward 6:
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James Lot III (Incumbent), Democrat
Incumbent Ward 6 Alderman, James Lott III, Democrat, ran unopposed.
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This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Clinton primary election results announced