Madison County Trustee John Newman announces bid for Madison county Mayor

JACKSON, TN (WNBJ)-

John Newman is the first person to formally announce that he is running for Madison county mayor. He will seek the Republican nomination for mayor.

Newman currently serves as Madison county trustee, a post he has held for the past 11 years. Prior to his current role, Newman served on the Madison county commission for 20 years including serving as chairman of the finance committee.

Incumbent mayor Jimmy Harris has previously announced that he will not be seeking reelection

The Republican primary will be held on May 3rd, 2022.