Dumas Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Linda K.
Weatherford
Linda K. Weatherford is running for mayor of Dumas in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jared May.
The race · Mayor
- 01Jared May
- 02Linda K. WeatherfordYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Retired Dumas schools teacher and small business owner who leads the Dumas Housing Taskforce.
On the record: Linda K. Weatherford
5 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed as a nonpartisan candidate for Mayor of Dumas in the Nov. 3, 2026 Desha County general election.
Own statementKVOM · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Housing2 sourced positions
Leads the Dumas Housing Taskforce, which has leveraged about $100,000 to fund home repairs in Dumas.
Own statementResource Rural · Apr 6, 2026Link
Said of home repair funding in Dumas that where they can find money, they will.
Where we can find money, we’ll find money.”
Own statementResource Rural · Apr 6, 2026Link
03Economic development1 sourced position
Chairs the City Council's Community/Economic Development committee and its Occupation Taxes/Code/Permits/Work Orders committee (2023 assignments).
Own statementCity of Dumas · Aug 21, 2023Link
04Questionnaire1 sourced position
Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Own statementBallotpediaLink
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