Growing field of Lakeland candidates offer voters differing styles, viewpoints
Candidates for Lakeland mayor Commissioner Connie McCarter (left) and incumbent Josh Roman (right).
Commissioner Connie McCarter’s entry into the Lakeland mayor’s race presents a potential contrast in styles highlighting the campaign against incumbent Josh Roman.
The two have reflected differing opinions on how to run government. Roman likes to keep the city on its current track and will campaign for continuing the trend set by his administration. McCarter is sort of the maverick on the Board of Commissioners, often voting against the majority, even going as far as suggesting the city change its form of government.
Four candidates are now in the running for two open commissioner seats, while the mayor’s race is contested for the first time since 2018.
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City of Lakeland 2026 elections Board of Commissioners Josh Roman Connie McCarter Subscriber OnlyThank you for reading The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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