The Jackson City Council set Dec. 2 as the special election for the seat recently vacated by Quentin Whitwell. The runoff, if needed, will take place two weeks later on Dec. 16. As of press time, these five candidates have announced they would compete in the nonpartisan race:

Dorsey Carson, attorney

Amile Wilson, owner of a creative-services firm

Richard Sellers, teacher

Charles Barbour, retired Guardsman and former Hinds County supervisor

Ashby Foote, investment adviser