Jayne Lankford will be the new mayor of Mineola, Randy Dunn was reelected as Quitman mayor, and school board incumbents retained their seats in the May 1 city and school elections.

Lankford won the mayor’s spot by a 150-125 count over fellow council member Sue Jones.

Jones will have a year remaining on her term, while Lankford’s seat becomes vacant with a year left on her term.

Lankford replaces Keven White, who served two terms and did not seek reelection.

The three Mineola council seats were uncontested. Mitchell Tuck remains on the council while Jack Newman will return to the council and Terry Dennis Eaton will also be seated. Greg Hollen and Polly Jones did not seek reelection.

Dunn gained a second term over former Quitman mayor J.R. Evans 119-65. Brad Medlin with 183 votes and David Dobbs with 105 were reelected to the council, and Pam Bowdoin received 91 votes.

Alba will also have a new mayor, although the city did not hold an election as no races were contested. Don Heinert will be sworn in May 10 along with new council members Debbie Shaddox and Tammy Kelbe.

Robbie Ballard led the balloting to earn a seat on the Mineola School Board with 285 votes. Jay McGough was reelected with 260. Douglas Cofffman received 162. Daniel Louderman did not seek reelection.

Two incumbents were reelected to the Alba-Golden School Board, Grant Sadler with 148 votes and Mike Ragsdale with 110. Sancy Baker received 72 votes.

All three Quitman School Board incumbents were returned to office: Jeremy Smith with 269 votes, Royce Patterson with 243 and Michael Hipp with 183. Brook Rogers received 173 votes, Mike Pence 113 and Dustin Emerson 96.

Earning the three seats on the Yantis School Board are Tyra Kenemore, 64 votes; Carrie Hurley, 60; and Ashly Vivion, 58. Stacey Batchelor received 50 votes. Kenemore was the lone incumbent to run.

Yantis Mayor Trey Norris was unopposed, and for the council, incumbent Julie Mattox and newcomer Reed Gamille were elected without opposition.