JACKSON IS READY
Jackson is ready for a leader who can be trusted to get the job done with integrity and be effective. Jackson is ready for new leadership that can fix the streets, clean up the torn up buildings, keep our neighborhoods safe, work with county, state and federal leaders and bring resources to every part of Jackson and move our city forward. Above all, we need to make Jackson a place where people want to live, work, play and invest. Jackson is ready.
If you're ready to move Jackson forward, vote John Horhn for mayor!
John Horhn has spent more than three decades in the Mississippi Senate helping to build a better Mississippi.
“Jackson is ready for change. Jackson is ready for strong, dynamic leadership at the mayoral level and I support Senator John Horhn as the next mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson is ready.”
- Bishop Ronnie Crudup Sr., Senior Pastor at NHCI South Jackson and Diocese Bishop for the Fellowship of International Churches
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
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JXN MOVES WITH HORHN Bootcamp with Jackson Fit Factory
Jackson Fit Factory and John Horhn collaborate to host the first "JXN MOVES WITH HORHN" bootcamp at Belhaven Heights Park. The free bootcamp invited people of all ages to "get moving with Horhn" teaching the importance of daily movement and exercise.
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Jackson's 2025 Municipal Election Guide by MS Today
Mississippi Today contacted each of the candidates running for municipal office in 2025 and asked them to answer questions about themselves and their vision for Jackson. This post serves as a guide to the city’s elections that will shape its next generation.
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11 Mayoral Candidates Pitch Themselves as Jackson Prepares for Upcoming Elections
Horhn emphasized his experience working in both the public and private sector in Jackson, as well the "millions upon millions of dollars in resources" he's been able to bring to Jackson serving as a Mississippi senator for 32 years. Horhn said the city is ready for change and he will use his experiences and relationships to reestablish trust in Jackson.
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Leaders Endorse John Horhn As The Next Mayor of Jackson
A group of leaders from Jackson’s business community, neighborhood associations, and non-profit sector publicly endorse Senator John Horhn as the next mayor of Jackson. The coalition, “Rethink Jackson,” aims to foster collaboration, build unity, and support positive growth in the city.
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SuperTalk: John Horhn Shares Intention of Candidacy for Mayor of Jackson in 2025
Senator John Horhn (MS Senate District 26 | Chair - Senate Housing Committee) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to detail his decision to run for Mayor for the City of Jackson and to give his thoughts on the world of local politics.
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Marking Yearlong Centennial Celebration for B.B. King and Medgar Evers’ 100th Birthdays
On January 14th, John Horhn introduced SCR 508 to the floor on Friday to honor the legacies of the two Mississippi icons and kickoff the yearlong celebration at the Mississippi State Capitol.
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Senator John Horhn to Emcee Opera Mississippi National Winners Concert
Senator John Horhn will join the cast as the emcee of Opera Mississippi’s upcoming Vibrations concert. Vibrations is a concert spotlighting the exceptional talent of the eight 2024-2025 winners of the John Alexander National Vocal Competition.
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Mississippi Senator John Horhn announces run for Jackson mayor: What he said on the issues facing city
At his announcement on October 3, 2024 at the Jackson Medical Mall, John Horhn discussed blight, crime, economic development and the future of Jackson's water system.
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‘We Will Save Jackson’: Sen. John Horhn Launches Third Campaign For Jackson Mayor
Horhn said his experience as a state lawmaker, navigating relationships with other legislators to secure funding and support for his district, makes him a perfect candidate to lead Jackson.
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Black History Month: IBEW Leader Breaks Down Voting Barriers for People of Color in Mississippi
Empowered by the Civil Rights Act, Charlie Horhn was able to dispel fear and help register more and more people to vote, working with local congregations to provide transportation to make registration and voting easier.
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Learn more about The Horhn Family: A Legacy of Leadership on The Jackson Advocate
Learn about the legacy of leadership in The Horhn Family: From Charlie Horhn, to his second son Senator John Horhn, and his only son John, better known as Siraj Horhn.
Our Priorities
1. Reverse Population Loss and Grow Our City
2. Unite Leadership and Bring Resources to Jackson
3. Fix the Streets and Clean Up Abandoned Properties
4. Support Our City Workforce and Retain Talent
5. Catalyze Economic Development and Housing
6. Build a Safe Environment for Families and Businesses
7. Improve Public Education and Job Opportunities
8. Repair Our Reputation and Move Our City Forward
“John Horhn is a proven leader and problem solver. He has continually supported Jackson throughout his 32 years in the Mississippi Senate. It is time that we stop going down a path where people are leaving our city in record numbers, and we no longer control our own destiny. It is time to turn to John Horhn, a proven leader, who has shown again and again that he has what it takes to turn this city around.”
- Robert Gibbs, Attorney
BE A CHAMPION FOR CHANGE
To show your support for John Horhn For Mayor of Jackson in 2025, share the website and social media, pick up yard signs and push cards, make a donation, or fill out a volunteer request form to get more involved in the campaign!
Jackson is ready for new leadership that will unite our communities, rebuild our infrastructure, and move our city forward.
FOLLOW THE CAMPAIGN
“We Jacksonians want and deserve a great city, and I believe John Horhn has the skill sets and the relationships to set us on a corrected course opening up opportunities and welcoming all to the table.”
- Jeff Good, Restaurateur
Do you believe
Jackson is ready?
Follow the link below to learn more about John Horhn’s background and top priorities if elected as Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi in 2025.
I WANT TO BE YOUR MAYOR
If you are interested in learning more about our campaign, a Jacksonian has taken the initiative to setup the site iwanttobeyourmayor.com to provide interviews of the candidates running for office. Here, I have shared why I’m running for mayor, my experience in leadership as a state senator, and our vision for moving Jackson forward.