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The 2025 Gulfport mayoral election in Gulfport, Mississippi took place on June 3, 2025, alongside other Gulfport municipal races.

Republican Primary

Candidates

Potential

Joel Carter, State Senator from the 49th District
Greg Haney, State Representative from the 118th District

Declined

Billy Hewes, Incumbent Mayor^[1]^[2]

Democratic Primary

Candidates

Potential

Jeffrey Hulum III, State Representative from the 119th District

General Election

Notes

References

^ Corder, Frank (2024-05-30). "Hewes won't seek re-election as Gulfport Mayor". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
^ Krauss, Ethan (2024-06-03). "Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes not seeking fourth term as mayor". WXXV News 25. Retrieved 2024-06-09.

[1] Corder, Frank (2024-05-30). "Hewes won't seek re-election as Gulfport Mayor". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved 2024-06-09.

[2] Krauss, Ethan (2024-06-03). "Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes not seeking fourth term as mayor". WXXV News 25. Retrieved 2024-06-09.

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