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RACINE, Wis. - 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.