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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Marianna Mayor & City Council Election 2026

2 of 8 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 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.

Marianna voters choose a mayor from three candidates and fill two contested City Council seats, Ward 2 Position 2 and Ward 3 Position 2. The Ward 1 and Ward 4 Position 2 candidates are unopposed.

Absentee ballot application deadline · Oct 27

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Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Police and public safety spending3 sourced facts

Where it standsLaw enforcement is the largest spending line in Marianna's general fund.

What's on the tableHow much of the city budget goes to police, fire and public safety.

02City budget and reserves3 sourced facts

Where it standsMarianna's general fund spent more than it took in during 2024, and its cash balance fell.

What's on the tableHow to balance the yearly budget and how much cash to keep in reserve.

03Streets2 sourced facts

Where it standsMarianna's street fund spent far more than it received in 2024.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on street repairs and where the money comes from.

04City debt3 sourced facts

Where it standsMarianna is repaying 2019 sales and use tax refunding bonds through 2037.

What's on the tableWhether to borrow more for city projects and how to keep up with existing payments.

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    The seat math

    5 stay (not up this year): LaFay Broadway, Leigh Lewis, Calvin Murdock, Darris Sims, Joey Tinzie2 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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