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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Carlisle Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Carlisle voters choose a mayor and three City Council members, by ward and position; the Ward 1, Position 1 and Ward 2, Position 1 candidates are unopposed.

Early voting ends · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

01Water and sewer upgrades3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council approved applications for two grants that city officials said could together provide $1.5 million for wastewater improvements.

What's on the tableHow Carlisle pays for repairs and upgrades to its water and sewer system.

02Parks3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council approved financing for improvements to the city park concession stands, and in August it approved applying for a FUN Park Grant.

What's on the tableHow much Carlisle spends on its parks and how it pays for them.

03Sidewalks and trails3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council approved seeking federal funds for planning a rail-to-trail project and, 4-1, for the planning stage of sidewalk projects.

What's on the tableWhether Carlisle builds new sidewalks and a trail after the planning stage.

04Run-down properties3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council approved a series of resolutions condemning properties that officials said had not been brought into compliance.

What's on the tableHow hard Carlisle pushes owners to clean up run-down properties.

05City finances3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council approved an amended 2026 budget, 5-0.

What's on the tableHow Carlisle sets its yearly budget and keeps its audits current.

3 notes on these statements

Mayor Jon Plafcan filed to run for another term and then withdrew his candidacy in August 2026. The Grand Prairie Herald · Aug 23, 2026

The county's notice of election lists two unopposed Carlisle City Council candidates: Mary Eddleman (Ward 1, Position 1) and Randy Shoemake (Ward 2, Position 1). Lonoke County Election Commission

In August 2026 the council appointed Tina Hillman to the Ward 1, Position 2 seat after Caleb Swears moved from Ward 1 to Ward 3; her term ends December 31. The Grand Prairie Herald · Aug 20, 2026

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    Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

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    The seat math

    2 stay (not up this year): Mary Eddleman, Randy Shoemake3 on this ballot

    6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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