Helena-West Helena Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Christopher
Franklin
Christopher Franklin is running for mayor of Helena-West Helena in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joseph Whitfield, Maxine Miller, Matthew Harvey, Patrick Roberson, Raymond "Tank" Simes, Lakesia M. Chandler and Robert "R&R" Ford.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Lakesia M. Chandler
- 02Robert "R&R" Ford
- 03Christopher FranklinYou’re reading
- 04Matthew Harvey
- 05Maxine Miller
- 06Patrick Roberson
- 07Raymond "Tank" Simes
- 08Joseph WhitfieldIncumbent
Background
- About
- Former mayor of Helena-West Helena who won the 2022 mayoral election.
Christopher Franklin appealed his removal from office to the Arkansas Supreme Court, the Arkansas Times reported in June 2026. Arkansas Times · Jun 23, 2026
On the record: Christopher Franklin
1 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the certified candidate list for mayor, as printed in the Helena World in August 2026.
Own statementHelena World · Aug 13, 2026Link
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Official records about Christopher Franklin
Removed from the office of mayor by court order (July 2025).
Public recordArkansas Governor · Oct 2, 2025
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