Overview

• Voters backed removal by a margin reported at more than 80%, immediately vacating the county executive’s office.
• The nine-member Jackson County Legislature will appoint the next executive, with the option of an interim pick or a successor to serve through 2026.
• County law requires the appointee to be from the same political party as White, ensuring a Democrat will take the post.
• Names mentioned for consideration include Legislature Chair Daron McGee, attorney Phil LeVota, and former legislator Dan Tarwater.
• McGee said voters “turned a page” and framed restoring trust as the Legislature’s priority as it moves to select new leadership.