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JONATHAN LODGE
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jonathan Lodge is running as an Independent for Henry County mayor in the August 6, 2026 county general election 1. The seat is open, and Lodge is one of three candidates in the race, alongside Catherine Herrera (Independent) and David Webb (Republican) 2. Lodge says his campaign focuses on "steady leadership, practical problem-solving, and transparent communication," and as an Independent he emphasizes "putting local needs above party politics," citing infrastructure, economic development, workforce retention, and improving coordination among local and state agencies 1.
Background
Lodge is described as a lifelong resident of Paris, in Henry County 1.
Career
Lodge is a small-business owner who has owned and operated several businesses in Henry County and currently owns and operates Bailey Fork Farm 1.
Family
Lodge has been married to his wife, Chelsea Lodge, for 16 years; she is a local artist and muralist whose work in the Paris area includes the "Welcome to Paris" mural on the side of Uncle Billy's and a mural at the Henry County Fairgrounds 1. The couple are raising three children, Cabot, Fern and Rosie 1.
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