Jackson mayoral candidate profile: John Wilson - WILX

John ran for Jackson mayor in 2013, 2015, and 2021 but did not win.

John Wilson announces fourth bid for Jackson Mayor | WLNS 6 News

2026 Michigan General Election

Nonpartisan

2026 Michigan Primary Election

Democrat

Republican

As of June 9, 2026, John Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Believes City Council should roll back the 24% water rate increase and freeze the water and sewer rates for two years.

Believes city council is overcharging homeowners on street assessments.

Opposes asking the community for money to repair lead service lines.

- Believes City Council should roll back the 24% water rate increase and freeze the water and sewer rates for two years.
- Believes city council is overcharging homeowners on street assessments.
- Opposes asking the community for money to repair lead service lines.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports programs for formerly incarcerated people to prevent future crime.

- Supports programs for formerly incarcerated people to prevent future crime.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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John Wilson

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As of June 9, 2026, John Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

John previously ran for mayor of Jackson in 2021 but did not win. He filed lawsuits seeking to overturn the election results, but both were dismissed by the court.

For Candidate John Wilson on Issue public-safety:  
Expresses concern about crime in Jackson and advocates for programs to prevent future crime for those who have been incarcerated.

Opposes asking the community for funding for lead service line repairs, advocating for the city to find alternative funding sources.

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- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.