Little Rock, ARVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Little Rock Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Frank Scott Jr.

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

16 candidates · 5 seats6 sourced positions

Frank Scott Jr., the incumbent, is running for mayor of Little Rock in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against B.J. Wyrick.

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Mayor of Little Rock, in his second four-year term, and the city's first popularly elected African American mayor. His office says it has overseen the creation of more than 11,000 new jobs.

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Where Frank Scott Jr. stands: positions on the record

Data centers2 sourced positions

  • Proposed data center rules limiting hyperscale centers to industrial zones with 1,000-foot setbacks and limits on water use, noise and backup generators; said state law bars an outright ban.

    Own statementKARK

  • Said utility guardrails were meant to keep data centers from shifting water or electricity costs onto residents.

    “We wanted to put guardrails in place to protect against excess uses of water, any cost shifting from an electricity standpoint or a water standpoint, because we know that families are very concerned about their dollar,”

    Own statementKARK

City manager2 sourced positions

  • Said he personally does not think Little Rock needs a city manager, while saying he respects the hybrid system voters chose.

    “I would say, personally, I don't think there's a need for a city manager here in the City of Little Rock,”

    Own statementKATV

  • Vetoed B.J. Wyrick's resolution setting a path for board members to recommend city manager candidates (June 2025); he then nominated Delphone Hubbard, confirmed 7-1.

    Council voteArkansas Times · Jun 17, 2025

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Announced his re-election bid saying crime is down and jobs are growing.

    “Crime is down. Jobs are growing. Neighborhoods are getting stronger. And we’re just getting started,”

    Own statementKATV · May 8, 2026

Past candidacy1 sourced position

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