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The 2025 Meridian mayoral election in Meridian, Mississippi, will take place on June 3, 2025, alongside other Meridian municipal races. Incumbent mayor Jimmie Smith is eligible for re-election to a fourth 4 - year term. Primary elections will take place on April 1. A run off will take place on April 22 if neither candidate wins. [1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Qualified
- Percy Bland, mayor of Meridian (2013–2021)[2][3]
- Ty Bell Lindsay, councilwoman for Ward 5 (2021 - present)[4]
- Rita Jack, former police officer[5]
- Jimmie Smith, incumbent mayor of Meridian (2021–present)[6]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ty Bell | |||
| Democratic | Percy Bland | |||
| Democratic | Rita Jack | |||
| Democratic | Jimmie Smith (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Derik Boler, salesperson[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Derik Boler | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Independents
Candidates
Qualified
- Jimmy Copeland, U.S. Air Force veteran, businessman and entrepreneur[7]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | ||||
| Republican | ||||
| Independent | Jimmy Copeland | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Notes
References
- ^ Bigham, Anna Hope (January 24, 2025). "Sixteen people have qualified for city offices in Meridian". www.wtok.com. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Staff, WTOK (August 26, 2024). "Former Mayor Percy Bland announces 2025 run in Facebook post". www.wtok.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ Staff, WTOK (August 28, 2024). "Bland: "We've got unfinished business Meridian."". www.wtok.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ Howard, Thomas (February 1, 2025). "Lindsey qualifies for mayor race". Meridian Star. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Howard, Thomas (February 6, 2025). "Meridian voters face crowded field in primary elections". Meridian Star. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ Howard, Thomas (January 31, 2025). "Meridian Mayor Smith launches reelection campaign". Meridian Star. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Reports, Staff (January 17, 2025). "Copeland announces bid for Meridian mayor". Meridian Star. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
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