Now running unopposed, Staton has four more years in office
Cindy Weaver, who filed to run for Henderson mayor on Jan. 8, has withdrawn from the race.
Weaver withdrew Tuesday morning, according to the county clerk’s office.
Weaver did not want to discuss her decision Tuesday but Wednesday morning issued a statement about her reason to withdraw. It said:
“Since filing to run for Mayor, I have encountered several unexpected and deeply personal situations. As a result, I believe it is best for both myself and the Henderson community that I withdraw from the mayoral race. Henderson deserves a leader who can dedicate themselves fully, and I am unable to do so at this time. Life’s uncertainties often shape our decisions in ways we cannot predict. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.”
According to a candidate introduction that Weaver filled out for the Hendersonian recently, she touted the years of volunteering and service she had conducted in Henderson, and highlighted her founding Infinite Hope, which is a suicide prevention and postvention organization for Henderson, Webster and Union counties.
Henderson County Republican Party chair Dwight Williams said Weaver’s withdrawal came as a surprise to him. He said she recently spoke at party meeting.
It’s a non-partisan race but, “I’m disappointed because we like to have conservatives running,” Williams said.
Weaver’s withdrawal leaves current Mayor Brad Staton to run unopposed in the November general election. Staton told the Hendersonian that he thinks a lot of Weaver, has worked with her in various roles in the past and was looking forward to running a friendly campaign against her.
“I wish her well,” Staton said.
That leaves Staton to serve as mayor in the next term, which will run from 2027-2031.
“I’m just appreciative,” the mayor said. “I never take it for granted being able to serve Henderson in this capacity.”
Whether you agree or disagree with what he’s done in the office, he said that people can bank on his doing the best he can for Henderson.
“It’s been an honor of mine to serve in this role,” Staton said.
This article has been updated from a previous post with Weaver’s statement.
