Benton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Don White
Candidate for Mayor
Don White is running for mayor of Benton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Farmer and Jake Wear.
Early voting begins · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Vietnam veteran and former Georgia HVAC business owner who has lived in Benton for over 20 years. His campaign site says he was elected to the State Senate while living in Georgia.
- Campaign website
- www.donwhiteformayor.com
Where Don White stands: positions on the record
Large projects1 sourced position
Says projects should be rejected if they do not benefit the broad majority of residents, and names the Benton Bike Park as an example of wasteful spending.
“Taxpayer money should not fund projects that serve only a small slice of the population”
Own statementDon White for Mayor
Roads and older neighborhoods1 sourced position
Says he would redirect resources to repairing roads and reinvesting in established neighborhoods.
“I will redirect resources toward repairing our roads instead of paving over the forest”
Own statementDon White for Mayor
Also running for Mayor
- Tom Farmer (incumbent)
- Jake Wear
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