Raceland Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Lonnie "JR"
Cook
Lonnie "JR" Cook is running for mayor of Raceland in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tony W. Wilson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Lonnie "JR" CookYou’re reading
- 02Tony W. WilsonIncumbent
Background
- About
- JR Cook was a Raceland Middle School principal and firefighter when appointed to the City Council in 2024.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Raceland
On the record: Lonnie "JR" Cook
3 sourced01Appointment1 sourced position
Appointed to a vacant Raceland City Council seat by a unanimous council vote (January 2024).
Own statementWSAZ · Jan 3, 2024Link
02Spending transparency1 sourced position
Said he wanted city expenses shown on screen during council meetings or posted on the web.
I want to be able to come to a place where we’re transparent enough that when we’re going over expenses. Maybe it’s projected up on the screen during a council meeting, maybe we post it on the web”
Own statementWSAZ · Jan 3, 2024Link
03Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Raceland City Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementBranch · Nov 5, 2024Link
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