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.
Both Wright and Lincoln are the only candidates to have announced their intention to run for mayor at this early stage. For this full story visit Cassie Dickman's article at Stocktonia.