Magnolia Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
James Jefferson
Jr.
James Jefferson Jr. is running for mayor of Magnolia in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeffrey Cheatham and Kelli Souter.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jeffrey Cheatham
- 02James Jefferson Jr.You’re reading
- 03Kelli Souter
Background
- About
- Current Magnolia City Council member.
James Jefferson Jr. is a current council member with two years remaining in his council term and is also a candidate for mayor. Magnolia Reporter · Aug 5, 2026
On the record: James Jefferson Jr.
4 sourced01Transparency1 sourced position
As written in his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Says citizens deserve to know how tax dollars are collected and spent and who receives public contracts.
Accountability must begin at the top.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 30, 2026Link
02Infrastructure1 sourced position
Says a street in one part of Magnolia should matter as much as a street in another.
A street in one part of Magnolia should matter just as much as a street in another.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 30, 2026Link
03Public safety1 sourced position
Says he supports law enforcement and also supports accountability.
I support law enforcement, but supporting law enforcement and demanding accountability are not opposing positions.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 30, 2026Link
04Youth and recreation1 sourced position
As written in his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Says Magnolia needs stronger recreation, mentoring, educational opportunities and positive activities for young people.
Our children cannot be an afterthought.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 30, 2026Link
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