Josh Lucas
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Josh Lucas ran for election for Mayor of Fort Worth in Texas. He lost in the general election on May 3, 2025.
Lucas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2025
See also: Mayoral election in Fort Worth, Texas (2025)
General election
General election for Mayor of Fort Worth
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Fort Worth on May 3, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mattie Parker (Nonpartisan) | 66.7 | 26,565 |
 | Josh Lucas (Nonpartisan)  | 17.8 | 7,100 | |
 | Alyson Kennedy (Nonpartisan) | 4.2 | 1,663 | |
| Chris Wood (Nonpartisan) | 3.0 | 1,206 | ||
 | Donnell Ballard (Nonpartisan) | 2.7 | 1,059 | |
| Lawrence Walker II (Nonpartisan) | 2.6 | 1,027 | ||
 | Millennium Woods Jr. (Nonpartisan) | 2.6 | 1,016 | |
| Jeremy Labelle (Nonpartisan) | 0.5 | 205 | ||
| Total votes: 39,841 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Josh Lucas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lucas' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was born and raised in Fort Worth, and this city has shaped who I am. I’ve dedicated my career to serving our community by working as the community ministries coordinator at Broadway Baptist Church, where I have been a member all of my life. I also serve on the board of the Justice Network of Tarrant County, advocating for justice throughout the county. As a master’s candidate at Brite Divinity School on the campus of TCU, I’ve deepened my understanding of ethical leadership and public service. My experience in community engagement, advocacy and leadership has prepared me to serve as mayor and work toward a more just, inclusive and thriving Fort Worth
- Criminal Justice Reform Everyone in Fort Worth, no matter their background, should be able to feel safe and secure in their own home. Recent events have eroded trust in our police force, and local officials haven’t done enough to rebuild that trust. The retirement of our police chief is an opportunity we must not pass up. As your mayor, I will call for a national search for a new police chief who prioritizes de-escalation tactics and our jail diversion center. I will move to form a Citizen Review Board for the Police Use of Force to hold officers accountable when necessary. With these measures, our community can focus on promoting public safety together.
- Improved Infrastructure We all deserve reliable infrastructure in Fort Worth. No one should be worried about a pothole damaging their car on the drive to work. But in many neighborhoods, our roads are in desperate need of repair. As mayor, I will seek a comprehensive review of our streets, and work to fix them as quickly as possible. And for those who need or prefer public transportation, I will coordinate closely with our transit agency to ensure our buses are frequent, safe, and reliable.
- Transparency The people of Fort Worth deserve to know how decisions are being made about our community. But too often, our city officials are making these decisions behind closed doors while being pressured by groups who don’t have our best interests at heart. I will prioritize transparency and communication about the choices our city council is making so that everyone has the opportunity to engage with these decisions, not just a powerful few.
I’m passionate about where mental health, homelessness, and incarceration intersect because too often, broken systems criminalize people who need care. As mayor, I’ll prioritize mental health services, expand affordable housing, and reform policing practices to divert individuals from jail into treatment and support. By addressing root causes with real investments, we can reduce incarceration, strengthen public safety, and build a Fort Worth where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
servant leadership, and people over profit.
I am willing to address difficult issues, with strategic wholistic solutions.
A successful mayor is someone who genuinely represents the people of Fort Worth, putting their best interests first, even when it’s not politically or personally advantageous. It means advocating for a city where every resident, regardless of family background or zip code, has equal opportunities to succeed. A successful mayor prioritizes a thriving economy by attracting Fortune 500 companies that create real jobs, supports education by opposing voucher bills and funding youth programs, and emphasizes mental health through better care and diversion programs. Above all, a successful mayor ensures that all Fort Worthians have access to the resources they need to thrive.
The biggest challenges facing Fort Worth include the hiring of a new police chief during a mental health crisis that law enforcement is failing to address effectively. Additionally, the closure of schools, coupled with the threat of a voucher bill, jeopardizes an already underfunded public education system. The lack of affordable housing, especially as the national economy faces uncertainty, further compounds the struggles of many residents. These issues require immediate, thoughtful leadership to ensure a fair and thriving future for all Fort Worthians.
The Tarrant County Democratic party has me down as an approved candidate.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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