JacQuez Johnson was born in Thomasville, raised in Winston-Salem, and returned home in 8th grade to the city that would one day elect him to its highest levels of leadership.

JacQuez Johnson for Mayor

A graduate of Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Communication Studies, JacQuez has used his platform to serve on more than 20 local and state campaigns, amplifying voices that too often go unheard.

JacQuez Johnson was born in Thomasville and raised in Winston-Salem. He earned a Bachelor of Science in communication studies from Appalachian State University.

JacQuez also works alongside the people of Thomasville, most recently serving as a high school English teacher and Student Government advisor for Thomasville High School.

JacQuez Johnson most recently served as a high school English teacher and student government advisor at Thomasville High School.

Profession: Teacher
Prior offices held: City Councilman (2023-Prsnt)
Incumbent officeholder: No

JacQuez Johnson (Mayor of Thomasville, North Carolina, candidate 2025)

JacQuez Johnson (Mayor of Thomasville, North Carolina, candidate 2025)

JacQuez Johnson ran for election for Mayor of Thomasville in North Carolina. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.

JacQuez currently serves as a city councilman, a position he has held since 2023. He ran for mayor of Thomasville in 2025.

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JacQuez currently serves as a city councilman, a position he has held since 2023. He lost the race for mayor of Thomasville in 2025.

2026 North Carolina General Election

We need to bring new life to our city not just with businesses, but with the right businesses. I’ll focus on attracting diverse, community-driven development that creates good-paying jobs, supports local entrepreneurs, and builds a stronger downtown.

I believe in affordable housing because no child should have to wonder where they’ll sleep at night. I believe in youth investment because our young people deserve opportunities, not obstacles. I believe in economic development not just managing growth, but actively attracting new businesses that create good-paying jobs, expand our local economy, and give our residents the chance to thrive right here in Thomasville.

Expanding Economic Opportunity​

*Create more training & Support for small businesses

*Be an ambassador for Thomasville to recruit businesses

*Create public-private partnerships to create more jobs within Thomasville

I’m committed to expanding affordable housing and transforming vacant or blighted properties into vibrant spaces for families and small businesses. Everyone deserves a safe, dignified place to call home and it’s time our city prioritizes that.

Plans to attract community-driven development and new businesses that create good-paying jobs and support local entrepreneurs.

Plans to expand training and support for small businesses, recruit businesses, and use public-private partnerships to create jobs.

Committed to expanding affordable housing and redeveloping vacant or blighted properties for families and small businesses.

- Plans to attract community-driven development and new businesses that create good-paying jobs and support local entrepreneurs.
- Plans to expand training and support for small businesses, recruit businesses, and use public-private partnerships to create jobs.
- Committed to expanding affordable housing and redeveloping vacant or blighted properties for families and small businesses.

Economy

As of January 5, 2026, JacQuez Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Financial transparency and government accountability aren’t just good practices they’re non-negotiables. As elected leaders, we work for the people, and that means every decision, every budget line, and every contract should be made with clarity, honesty, and integrity.
I support open budgets, accessible public records, and clear communication with our residents. I believe in proactive accountability not waiting for the public to ask questions, but keeping them informed every step of the way.

Cities are where policy meets people, and state leaders should see municipalities like Thomasville as allies in progress, not as afterthoughts. Our city needs a seat at the table when decisions are made that impact our residents, and we need open lines of communication to bring local concerns to state-level conversations.

As Mayor, I would work to build strong, respectful relationships with state officials, advocate fiercely for our city’s needs, and collaborate on issues like infrastructure, economic development, public safety, and education.

Supports open budgets, accessible public records, and clear communication with residents.

Calls for state leaders to include municipalities in decisions affecting their residents and maintain communication with local governments.

- Supports open budgets, accessible public records, and clear communication with residents.
- Calls for state leaders to include municipalities in decisions affecting their residents and maintain communication with local governments.

Voting & Elections

As a hands-on leader, I won’t just shake hands at ceremonies. I’ll be present in the streets, in the neighborhoods, and in the conversations that matter. I believe in supporting our officers while also ensuring accountability, transparency, and trust between law enforcement and the community they serve.

Supports law enforcement while calling for accountability, transparency, and trust between officers and the communities they serve.

- Supports law enforcement while calling for accountability, transparency, and trust between officers and the communities they serve.

Public Safety

His focus is also on the younger generation, which he believes “is going to make a tremendous difference, because they are learning to stand up and say no, to speak out for things that are important to all of us.” And he is determined that, particularly for young Black community members, history is an essential part of the change and they should have access to it.

“Our side of history has not always been known to them,” he said in a recent interview. “They need to know it all. I don’t just mean the Black side of things, though that is essential, but it all matters.”

Making history every step of his way: JacQuez Johnson, Thomasville city councilor

Our young people are the future of Thomasville. I will fight for more after-school programs, job training, internships, and mentorship initiatives that empower our youth and keep them off the streets and on the path to success.

Said students need access to comprehensive history education, including Black history.

Plans to expand after-school programs, job training, internships, and mentorship initiatives for young people.

- Said students need access to comprehensive history education, including Black history.
- Plans to expand after-school programs, job training, internships, and mentorship initiatives for young people.

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JacQuez Johnson

- Plans to expand training and support for small businesses, recruit businesses, and use public-private partnerships to create jobs.
- Committed to expanding affordable housing and redeveloping vacant or blighted properties for families and small businesses.

- Plans to expand after-school programs, job training, internships, and mentorship initiatives for young people.

JacQuez Johnson is from Thomasville, North Carolina. He is a minister.

Thomasville city councilman makes Black history

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JacQuez is a minister and a teacher. He previously worked as a teacher at Thomasville High School.

JacQuez is currently a city council member for the City of Thomasville. He was elected in 2023. He previously ran for Thomasville mayor in 2025 but did not win. He also ran for Thomasville city council member in 2021 but did not win.

Supports creating more training and support for small businesses.

Supports creating public-private partnerships to generate more jobs in Thomasville.

Supports turning vacant lots into thriving homes.

Supports expanding job programs and mentoring opportunities.

JacQuez Johnson is from Thomasville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University. He is a teacher and pastor.

JacQuez is an English teacher and a pastor. He previously served as the youngest elected city council member in Thomasville's history.

JacQuez is currently a city council member for the City of Thomasville. He was elected in 2023. He previously ran for Thomasville mayor in 2025 and for Thomasville city council in 2021 but did not win.

For Candidate JacQuez Johnson on Issue economy: Supports affordable housing, youth investment, and economic development by attracting new businesses to create good-paying jobs and enhance the local economy.

Aims to attract diverse, community-driven development that creates good-paying jobs, supports local entrepreneurs, and strengthens downtown.

For Candidate JacQuez Johnson on Issue economy:  
Commits to expanding affordable housing and transforming vacant properties into vibrant spaces for families and small businesses.

Supports financial transparency and government accountability, advocating for open budgets, accessible public records, and proactive communication with residents.

Supports law enforcement while advocating for accountability, transparency, and trust between police and the community.

Advocates for more after-school programs, job training, internships, and mentorship initiatives to empower youth.

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