Long-serving Stockton councilmember, Dan Wright, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Stockton, setting the stage for a potential showdown with incumbent Mayor Kevin Lincoln in the 2024 general elections.
Here are five things you need to know- Stockton councilmember Dan Wright has officially announced his candidacy for mayor in the 2024 elections, potentially competing against incumbent Mayor Kevin Lincoln.
- Wright confirmed his candidacy on May 15, while Lincoln, who filed for reelection in 2021, is expected to continue the work started in his first term.
- Wright's extensive involvement in Stockton and dedication to education make him a strong candidate; his career includes administrative roles in the city's school district and a lecturer position in a master's program.
- Wright's political journey began in 2015 when he filled a vacant City Council seat; he was elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020, also serving as vice mayor under former Mayor Michael Tubbs.
- Wright's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a master's degree in educational leadership, and ongoing law studies.
