Madison County Mayoral Candidates Meet Voters Face-to-Face

Local candidates share goals and plans at 'Meet and Greet' event ahead of primary election.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Local candidates for Madison County offices, including mayor, gathered for a 'Meet and Greet' event on Tuesday evening to address the community directly and share their visions and top priorities if elected. Three of the four mayoral candidates - Independent Fren'Cherry R. Miller, Republican Samuel T. Bryant, and Republican incumbent A.J. Massey - each had six minutes to introduce themselves and outline their main goals. The event, hosted by the 'We the People of West Tennessee' group, aimed to give voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates and ask questions ahead of the upcoming primary election on May 5.

Why it matters

With several key county positions on the ballot, including mayor, this 'Meet and Greet' event provided an important opportunity for voters to engage directly with the candidates and better understand their platforms and priorities. Events like this help foster transparency and accountability in the political process, allowing citizens to make more informed decisions at the polls.

The details

The 'Meet and Greet' event featured candidates for a variety of Madison County positions, including County Commissioner, School Board, General Sessions Judge, and Sheriff. However, the main focus was on the four candidates for Madison County Mayor, three of whom - Fren'Cherry R. Miller (Independent), Samuel T. Bryant (Republican), and incumbent A.J. Massey (Republican) - were able to attend and speak. Each mayoral candidate had six minutes to introduce themselves and share their number one goal if elected.

  • The 'Meet and Greet' event took place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The Madison County primary election is scheduled for May 5, 2026.

The players

Fren'Cherry R. Miller

Independent candidate for Madison County Mayor.

Samuel T. Bryant

Republican candidate for Madison County Mayor.

A.J. Massey

Republican incumbent and candidate for Madison County Mayor.

Londa Rohlfling

Chairwoman of 'We the People of West Tennessee' and host of the 'Meet and Greet' event.

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What they’re saying

“My number one goal is in four years to have a more streamlined government. A government where all the people feel like they care and that they matter.”

— Fren'Cherry R. Miller, Independent Mayoral Candidate (wbbjtv.com)

“My main commitment to the county if I do win, is that I want to make sure that the people of Madison County can say, my county government did this and my life got better.”

— Samuel T. Bryant, Republican Mayoral Candidate (wbbjtv.com)

“I cherish those moments to be able to feedback and talk to people, once again based in the questions that people ask, it lets you know how people are feeling and where their concerns lies, helps me do my job better when i get back to the office.”

— A.J. Massey, Republican Incumbent Mayoral Candidate (wbbjtv.com)

What’s next

The Madison County primary election is scheduled for May 5, 2026, where voters will have the opportunity to select the mayoral candidates who will advance to the general election.

The takeaway

Events like the 'Meet and Greet' provide valuable opportunities for voters to engage directly with local political candidates, allowing them to better understand the candidates' platforms and priorities. This transparency and direct interaction can help foster more informed decision-making at the ballot box, strengthening the democratic process at the community level.