WAKEFIELD—Wakefield Mayor C. Winston Britt faces challenger John Nicholson III for the May 1 election.

In other election news, eight candidates are running for six seats on Town Council. Seeking re-election are Jim Long Jr., Mary Renney, Jean Barker, O.E. “Chip” Parker III, Thelia Stringfild and J.R. “Jack” Stringfield. Challengers are T. Wayne Birdsong and Michael Kessinger.