Jacksonville Voters Shape City Leadership with Decisive Mayoral and City Council Races

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In a highly contested mayoral race, Mark Jones secured the mayor position with 52.4 percent of the vote, marking a return to the city's municipal government after previously serving on the council from 2008 to 2016. Several incumbents successfully retained their seats in the City Council races, while new faces secured open positions. Terry Wilson retained his Place 2 seat with 56.8 percent of the vote, and Marques Green, appointed to Place 5 earlier this year, won his election to continue representing the ward with 64.2 percent of the vote.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mark Jones emerged victorious in the mayoral race with 52.4 percent of the vote, returning to the city's municipal government after previously serving on the council.
  • Terry Wilson successfully retained his Place 2 seat with 56.8 percent of the vote, following seven years of service on the council.
  • Marques Green, appointed to Place 5 earlier this year, won his election to continue representing the ward with 64.2 percent of the vote.
  • James Newell emerged victorious in the race for the open Place 3 seat with 55.9 percent of the vote.
  • Council members Sherry Laster (Place 1) and Andy Green (Place 4) ran unopposed.
  • Jones took to social media after the results were tallied, expressing his appreciation to his supporters and commitment to addressing the city's challenges.
  • Green emphasized his commitment to the citizens, stating that he tries to be the voice for the people and hear and listen to what the citizens of Jacksonville actually need.
  • Wilson expressed his anticipation for the work ahead, particularly with regards to the ER and medical situation, a project he has been working on for a long time.

Statistics:

  • Mark Jones secured 52.4 percent of the vote in the mayoral election.
  • Terry Wilson retained his Place 2 seat with 56.8 percent of the vote.
  • Marques Green won his election to continue representing the ward with 64.2 percent of the vote.
  • James Newell emerged victorious in the race for the open Place 3 seat with 55.9 percent of the vote.
  • Council members Sherry Laster (Place 1) and Andy Green (Place 4) ran unopposed with a 100% success rate.

Sources:

  • The Anniston Star (Anniston, Ala.), 2025.
  • www.annistonstar.com
  • Tribune Content Agency, LLC