Benton County - City Elections
Municipal elections in Arkansas involve positions within city or town governments. These offices include elected roles such as Mayor, City Council members, and City Clerk, as well as other officials who manage local governance. Municipal officials are responsible for making decisions on city services like public safety, infrastructure, zoning, and local ordinances. Municipal elections allow residents to choose leaders who will directly oversee the day-to-day operations and development of their city or town.
*Indicates an incumbent. Municipal Offices: Unopposed Candidates will not appear on the ballot, with the exception of Mayor.
BENTONVILLE
Mayor of Bentonville
The Mayor serves as the chief executive officer of a city or town in Arkansas. Mayors are typically elected to four-year terms (though this may vary by municipality) and are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the local government. Specific duties of the Mayor include:
Enforcing city ordinances and laws
Preparing and submitting the annual city budget to the City Council
Supervising city departments and appointing department heads
Representing the city in intergovernmental relations and public matters
Presiding over City Council meetings, although they often do not vote except to break ties
Ensuring the delivery of essential services like public safety, infrastructure, and sanitation
Additional Mayoral Resources
Learn more about Bentonville Mayoral Candidates (Arkansas Democratic Gazette)
Mayoral Candidate Forum (40/29, Video)
Mayoral Candidate Forum (KUAF, Audio)
Candidate Q&A (The Bentonville Bulletin)
City Attorney
The City Attorney is the chief legal advisor for a city or town in Arkansas. Typically appointed by the Mayor or City Council, the City Attorney is responsible for providing legal counsel to the city's elected officials, departments, and staff. Specific duties of the City Attorney include:
Representing the city in legal matters, including lawsuits, claims, and disputes
Advising the Mayor, City Council, and city departments on legal issues, including ordinances, contracts, and policies
Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents
Prosecuting violations of city ordinances and representing the city in municipal court
Ensuring the city complies with state and federal laws
Note - Candidates to fill a vacancy for the remaining 2-year term of city attorney. The position will be up for election again in 2026 and that election will be for a 4-year term.
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Bentonville City Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Bentonville Council Ward 3, Position 2
Council Member W.P. "Bill" Burckart*
Bentonville Council Ward 4, Position 2
City Council Member Holly Hook*
Nick Slagle
Additional City Council Resources
Candidate Q&A: Bentonville City Council Ward 3 (The Bentonville Bulletin)
Candidate Q&A: Bentonville City Council Ward 4 (The Bentonville Bulletin)
ROGERS
Mayor of Rogers
The Mayor serves as the chief executive officer of a city or town in Arkansas. Mayors are typically elected to four-year terms (though this may vary by municipality) and are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the local government. Specific duties of the Mayor include:
Enforcing city ordinances and laws
Preparing and submitting the annual city budget to the City Council
Supervising city departments and appointing department heads
Representing the city in intergovernmental relations and public matters
Presiding over City Council meetings, although they often do not vote except to break ties
Ensuring the delivery of essential services like public safety, infrastructure, and sanitation
Additional Mayoral Resources:
Rogers Mayoral Candidate Forum (40/29, Video)
What to know about Rogers' mayoral candidates (Axios NWA)
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Rogers Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Rogers Council Ward 1, Position 2
Council Member Betsy Reithemeyer*
Chris Collins
Rogers Council Ward 2, Position 2
Council Member Margaret "Marge" Wolf
Rogers Council Ward 3, Position 2
Mandel G. Samuels
Jessica Edmond
Alicia Hayes
Rogers Council Ward 4, Position 2
Council Member Roger Surly*
Additional Resources
Candidates for contested Rogers City Council seats explain why they are running for office (Arkansas Democratic Gazette)
BELLA VISTA
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Bella Vista City Council members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Bella Vista Council Ward 1, Position 1
Joel Steinle
Bella Vista Council Ward 2, Position 1
Bella Vista Council Ward 3, Position 1
Mark W. Bradley
CENTERTON
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Centerton Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
DECATUR
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Decatur Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Decatur Council Ward 1, Position 1
Council Member Sandra L. Duncan*
Shelia Verser
Decatur Council Ward 2, Position 1
Council Member John David Johnson*
James Jessen
Decatur Council Ward 2, Position 2
Danny Harrington
Robert B. Short
Elm Springs
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Elm Springs Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Elm Springs Council Ward 1, Position 1
Will Schuhknecht
Elm Springs Council Ward 1, Position 2
Roberta Peters (Unopposed)
Elm Springs Council Ward 2, Position 1
Councilmember Jeannie Burks (Unopposed)
Elm Springs Council Ward 2, Position 1
Beau Brannon (Unopposed)
Elm Springs Council Ward 3, Position 1
Steve Roberts (Unopposed)
Garfield
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Garfield Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Garfield Council Ward 1, Position 2
Gina Kingston
Jon Rambo
Gateway
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Gateway Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Gateway Councilmember Position 1
Don A. Deckard
Chrissy DeSantiago
Gravette
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Gravette Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Gravette Councilmember, Ward 3 Position 2
Larry L. Weihe
Desireen Whitten
Little Flock
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Little Flock Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
LOWELL
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Lowell Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Lowell Council Ward 1, Position 1
Bill Adams*
Lowell Council Ward 2, Position 1
Roy Brunson*
Rodney Judy
Lowell Council Ward 3, Position 1
Andrew McIndoe
Scott Mendham
Lowell Council Ward 4, Position 1
PEA RIDGE
City Council
City Council members serve as the legislative branch of a city or town government in Arkansas and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the city by creating laws, setting policies, and ensuring that the municipal government operates effectively and transparently. Pea Ridge Council Members serve four-year terms while working alongside the Mayor to manage city affairs, with specific duties including:
Passing city ordinances and resolutions
Approving the city budget and overseeing city finances
Setting local policies and regulations for public safety, zoning, and development
Addressing constituent concerns and representing the interests of their district or ward
Reviewing and approving city contracts and agreements
Working with the Mayor and city departments to ensure efficient delivery of city services.
Candidates
Pea Ridge Council Ward 1, Position 1
Matt Blood
Bobby Morrison
Pea Ridge Council Ward 2, Position 1
Steven B. Guthrie
Michael Alldredge
Wendy Harding
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