Connie Hudson becomes first candidate in Mobile mayoral race in 2025 [Video]

Connie Hudson, a longtime public servant and current Mobile County Commissioner, announced her candidacy for Mayor of Mobile on Wednesday, becoming the first declared candidate for the upcoming municipal election scheduled for Aug. 26, 2025.

Hudson made the announcement in a video message to supporters. “Today, after months of thought and prayerful consideration and a tremendous outpouring of support from the community, I am very pleased to formally announce my candidacy for Mayor of Mobile,” Hudson said.

Hudson said she’s prepared to build on the economic momentum started by fellow city and county leaders, citing Mobile’s transformational infrastructure projects and economic growth under Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

“Mobile is on the cusp of a new era and will require strong and experienced leadership,” Hudson added.

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First elected to the Mobile City Council in 2001, she served for …