Prominent Jackson businessman Gabriel Prado has endorsed state Sen. John Horhn to be the next mayor of Mississippi’s capital city.
Prado, the owner of Jackson-headquartered PraCon Global Investment Group, invests in undervalued assets and transformational companies. He most recently acquired the Drury Inn Hotel on County Line Road next to I-55 as the first Prado Hotel. He has also revitalized multiple run-down gas stations and converted them into successful Don Gabriel Market stores. Prado is also largely responsible for Topgolf coming to the Jackson metro area.
He believes Horhn, who is slated to appear in the Democratic runoff against incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba on Tuesday, April 22, is immensely qualified to run the capital city and will be a public servant who has Jackson’s best interests at heart.
“Over the past several years, Pracon Global Investment Group has proudly invested in numerous commercial properties, businesses, and projects in the city of Jackson. During that time, it has been my great privilege and honor to get to know Senator John Horhn,” Prado said. “Senator Horhn is a man of the people. He is someone who cares as much for the kids in the city’s neighborhoods as he does for the city’s business leaders.
“He will fight to bring security and prosperity to the people of Jackson, regardless of their background. I can personally testify that Senator Horhn values all people as being created equally in God’s image. Senator Horhn is a leader who serves the people.”
In a crowded Democratic primary election held two weeks ago, Horhn was close to eclipsing the 50% threshold to avoid a runoff. However, at an estimated 48.4% of the total vote, the longtime state lawmaker was sent to a runoff versus Lumumba, who garnered just under 17% of the vote.
State Sen. John Horhn, running for Jackson mayor, speaks at a campaign event at Johnny T’s Bistro on Monday, March 17. (Photo courtesy of John Horhn for Mayor of Jackson 2025)
Horhn, who serves on the Senate Tourism Committee and represents a portion of Jackson, believes it’s time for a change of leadership in the
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