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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

England Mayor Election 2026

1 of 8 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 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

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England voters choose a mayor from two candidates; the four City Council candidates and the city clerk candidate are unopposed.

Early voting ends · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

01Industrial park3 sourced facts

Where it standsSurveyors began work in September 2026 on England's 78-acre industrial site, paid for by a state grant.

What's on the tableWhether to seek more state money to prepare the site, and how to market it to employers.

02Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council put on first reading an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt the rate increase, including 3% yearly increases from 2027 to 2031.

03Police staffing2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised pay for full-time certified police officers to $25 an hour in April 2026 after two officers left.

What's on the tableHow to pay and staff the police department.

04Housing and run-down property2 sourced facts

Where it standsBoth mayoral candidates have said England needs more housing people can afford.

What's on the tableWhether the city pursues new housing and how it handles dilapidated buildings.

2 notes on these statements

The county's official candidate list shows four unopposed England City Council candidates: Jacob Hughes, Bill Newton, Jacqueline Willoughby and Jeremy Nutz. Crystal Romine is unopposed for city clerk. Lonoke County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026

James Pearson works for the City of England as a part-time police officer, street department employee and code enforcement officer. The England Democrat · Apr 27, 2026

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  1. 1. What kind of employers should England try to bring to town?

  2. 2. Should the city work to add housing people can afford, such as apartments?

  3. 3. Should the city tear down more dilapidated buildings?

  4. 4. How should England fill police officer jobs?

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The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Jacob Hughes, Bill Newton, Jeremy Nutz, Jacqueline Willoughby1 on this ballot

8 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

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