BENTON, Tenn. – The mayor of a small Tennessee town died on Election Day as he hoped to get reelected.
According to NBC affiliate WBIR, officials confirmed that Mayor Jerry Stephens passed away at the age of 80.
Stephens served as Benton Mayor for more than 30 years.
He was facing challenger Randy Yates.
Election officials in Polk County, Tennessee said if Stephens wins the race, the town commissioners will appoint a new mayor.