Lincolnton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jill
Tipton
Jill Tipton is running for mayor of Lincolnton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jim R. Watson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jill TiptonYou’re reading
- 02Jim R. Watson
Background
- About
- Retired Lincoln County Schools teacher finishing her first term on the Lincolnton City Council. She has served on the Library Board, the Housing Authority Board and the Cultural Center Board.
- Party
- On the official ballot: Republican. Lincoln County Board of ElectionsCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Jill Tipton, now a council member, is running for mayor after serving one term on the council. Lincoln Times News
Kevin Demeny, Mark Johnson and Jill Tipton voted yes on the April 2026 Georgetown Road rezoning, and Roby Jetton voted no. Lincoln Times News
On the record: Jill Tipton
6 sourced01Data center moratorium3 sourced positions
Moved a six-month moratorium on data center applications; Tipton and Roby Jetton voted yes, Kevin Demeny and Mark Johnson no, and the mayor broke the 2-2 tie against it (Sept 2026).
Council voteLincoln Times NewsLink
Voted yes on a motion to extend the data center moratorium to Jan. 1, 2027, which passed (Sept 2026).
Council voteLincoln Times NewsLink
Voted to delay a decision on the data center moratorium to September (passed 3-1, Aug 2026).
get this thing right”
Council voteLincoln Times NewsLinkHow the council voted
02Townhouse rezoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on rezoning for 24 townhouses on Georgetown Road (passed 3-1, April 2026).
Council voteLincoln Times NewsLinkHow the council voted
03Taxes and budget1 sourced position
Wrote that property revaluation during her term raised residents' taxes even though the council lowered the rate, and that this must be addressed.
the property evaluations during my term resulted in higher taxes for our residents, which we must address.”
Own statementVOTE411 Voter GuideLink
04Homelessness and mental health1 sourced position
Wrote that she will strongly support a grant-funded social worker working with the police department.
Own statementVOTE411 Voter GuideLink
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