Lincolnton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jim R.
Watson
Jim R. Watson is running for mayor of Lincolnton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jill Tipton.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jill Tipton
- 02Jim R. WatsonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former Lincoln County Schools superintendent and former Lincolnton City Council member (2018-2020).
- Party
- On the official ballot: Democrat. Lincoln County Board of ElectionsCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
On the record: Jim R. Watson
4 sourced01Taxes and budget2 sourced positions
as reported by the Lincoln Times News; not a direct quote
Said he is running on a platform of tax reform and pragmatic growth, as reported by the Lincoln Times News; not a direct quote.
Own statementLincoln Times NewsLink
Said that after the property revaluation the tax rate stayed the same but residents' tax bills rose.
They will say the tax rate remained the same, but with the increase in property values, citizens saw their tax bills increasing by hundreds and even thousands of dollars.”
Own statementLincoln Times NewsLink
02Growth1 sourced position
Said he wants Lincolnton to be a place where citizens can live, work and raise their families.
I want Lincolnton to be a place where its citizens can live, work, and raise their families,”
Own statementLincoln Times NewsLink
03Candidate questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the VOTE411 candidate questions for Mayor as of October 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 Voter GuideLink
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