Middle School Teacher Craig Jelks Runs for Mayor!

This interesting news from the Post and Courier:

Middle school social studies teacher Craig Jelks says Charleston Mayor Joe Riley has done a great job, 'and he deserves retirement.'

That's one big reason why Jelks, 29, has decided to enter the race.

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Jelks said he realizes he won't be able to raise more than Riley, but he said he would rely on door-to-door campaigning. 'One reason he's been winning so much is he hasn't had a strong opponent, and I aim to change that,' Jelks said.

Riley campaign manager Ginny Deerin said Monday that the mayor takes every election very seriously and knows he needs to work hard to earn every vote, never taking one vote for granted. 'He takes this approach no matter who is in the race,' she said.

Don't know if the campaign is going to gain any traction. But maybe the novelty factor, and the door-to-door campaigning will make a dent in Riley's numbers. Should be interesting to follow. I will try to see if any initial polling has been done.