GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - Independent incumbent Casey Vaughan has been reelected as the mayor of Gautier.

Vaughan received 1,757 votes (69.1%), beating Torjusen, who received 786 (30.9%). Torjusen served as mayor of Gautier from 2017 to 2021.

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Mayor Vaughan gave his victory speech at Azteca’s Tuesday evening.

Ahead of the election, Mayor Vaughan told WLOX News he’s looking to continue growth in Gautier with projects to complement The Sound Amphitheater, the Town Center development , and the soon-to-be revamped Bacot Park project .

“We want to build on the momentum over the last four years to strengthen our infrastructure, enhance public safety, and the quality of life,” Mayor Vaughan said.

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