Politics

Embattled Roanoke Council Candidate Could Still Be Elected As Democratic Nominee

Despite last week announcing his withdrawal from the race, Jamaal Jackson has not given formal notice to elections officials about the June 18 contest.

Henri Gendreau

Jun 11, 2024 • 3 min read

Roanoke City Council candidate Jamaal Jackson has not withdrawn from the election, meaning he could still become a Democratic nominee. Above, Jackson appears at his campaign kickoff for an unsuccessful 2022 bid for Council. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO

Silence from embattled Roanoke City Council candidate Jamaal Jackson means he could still be elected next week as a Democratic Party nominee for November.