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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Fordyce City Council Election 2026

1 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 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.

Fordyce voters choose one council member for Ward 3, Position 1 from two candidates; the other five council seats are not contested on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

Early voting ends · Nov 2

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Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01City budget and police3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2024 the city's general fund took in $1,599,985 and spent $1,666,687.

What's on the tableThe yearly budget for police, fire and other city services.

02Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city's water and sewer department took in $1,827,659 in operating revenue in 2025 and made $220,749 from operations.

What's on the tableWhether to change water and sewer rates.

03Parks spending2 sourced facts

Where it standsA parks operation and maintenance fund receives sales tax money.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on parks and recreation.

04Streets2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe street fund is paid mostly by state aid.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on street repairs.

05District court records2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe state's 2024 report on Fordyce found problems with the District Court Clerk's records.

What's on the tableHow the city follows up on the state audit finding.

1 note on these statements

The Ward 3, Position 1 seat is the only Fordyce city contest listed for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election in Dallas County. KVOM · Oct 19, 2026

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    The seat math

    5 stay (not up this year): Joe Brazil, John A. Daniel, Jimmy May, Don W. Parrson, Robert Williams1 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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