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This article is about the Alabama mayor. For other people named James Perkins, see James Perkins.

James Perkins Jr. was the first African American mayor of Selma, Alabama, United States.[1] He defeated Joe Smitherman, who had served as Selma's mayor for 36 years, in the 2000 Democratic runoff.[2] Perkins served two terms in office; in 2008, George Evans, who was Selma's first African American City Council president, defeated Perkins's bid for reelection.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Benn, Alvin (12 January 2012). "Selma's former mayor wants his job back". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  2. ^ "After 36 years in office, Selma mayor voted out". CNN. Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. September 12, 2000. Retrieved 15 January 2012.


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