Racine Mayor Cory Mason won't seek reelection

Published November 6, 2026 9:57 AM CST

Racine Mayor Cory Mason on Friday announced that he will not seek reelection in April 2027.  

The backstory:

Mason was first elected in a special election in 2017. He was later reelected to two full terms as mayor.

Racine Mayor Cory Mason

What they're saying:

In a statement, Mason said:

"Twenty years ago today, on November 7, 2006, this community first elected me to the state Assembly. I went on to win eight more elections; five as a state Representative and three as Mayor. It has been the honor of my professional life to represent the Racine community. After 20 years, with humility and gratitude, I believe now is the time to pass the torch of leadership on to the next generation."

What's next:

Mason's current term ends in April 2027.

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The Source: Information in this story is from the City of Racine.

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