Austin Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Holly
Ward

Holly Ward is running for mayor of Austin in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Case Bratton, Trina Crumpton and Trent Eilts.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · Mayor

About: Austin City Council member since 2024 and a retired financial analyst at Acxiom.

4 sourced

01Growth2 sourced positions

in answers to The Arkansas Leader
Named Austin's approach to the 5,000-population threshold, which triggers changes under state law, as the city's most pressing issue.
I think the most pressing issue for the city is we are approaching the 5,000-population threshold which triggers changes under state law.”
Own statementThe Arkansas Leader · Oct 16, 2026 Link
in answers to The Arkansas Leader
Said growth is inevitable but can be guided to keep the city's core values.
Growth is inevitable, but it can be guided to keep the core values of the city.”
Own statementThe Arkansas Leader · Oct 16, 2026 Link

02City staff1 sourced position

in answers to The Arkansas Leader
Listed retention and training of city employees, streets and drainage as internal struggles for the city.
We have other internal struggles like retention and training of city employees, streets, drainage, etc.”
Own statementThe Arkansas Leader · Oct 16, 2026 Link

03Ballot listing1 sourced position

Listed on the Lonoke County Clerk's official candidate list for Austin mayor, filed as an independent.
Own statementLonoke County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026 Link

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