Pocahontas Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Keith
Futrell
Keith Futrell, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Pocahontas in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Danny Swann, Justin Jones and Aaron Winebaugh.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Keith FutrellYou’re reading
- 02Justin Jones
- 03Danny Swann
- 04Aaron Winebaugh
Background
- About
- Mayor of Pocahontas, elected in a May 2024 special election after serving as interim mayor.
KAIT8 marks Keith Futrell as the incumbent in the mayor's race; neither Ward 2, Position 1 candidate is marked as an incumbent. KAIT8 · Oct 12, 2026
On the record: Keith Futrell
7 sourced01Why he is running1 sourced position
Announced in May 2026 that he is seeking election to continue as mayor after about 2½ years in office.
Own statementPocahontas Star Herald · May 20, 2026Link
02City finances2 sourced positions
In his February 2026 State of the City address, said the city manages a $15 million annual budget and remains financially sound.
Own statementCity of Pocahontas · Feb 10, 2026Link
Said converting some city treasury bills into certificates of deposit is meant to get more value from taxpayer dollars.
We’re going to try to take advantage of that to get a little more bang for our buck, if you will”
Own statementKAIT8 · Sep 16, 2026Link
03Street paving1 sourced position
In his February 2026 State of the City address, reported about $1.2 million in bond-funded paving and said more street paving, sidewalk and concrete projects are planned.
Own statementCity of Pocahontas · Feb 10, 2026Link
04Industrial site1 sourced position
Reported in January 2026 that site selection visitors were encouraged by the city's water facility improvements and willingness to invest in infrastructure for development.
Own statementCity of Pocahontas · Jan 13, 2026Link
05Run-down buildings2 sourced positions
Said the city does not own the former Brown Shoe Building and that talks to acquire it, which could have opened a state demolition grant, were unsuccessful.
Own statementCity of Pocahontas · Jun 9, 2026Link
Said adopting the International Property Maintenance Code is not new to Arkansas and that the city is not attempting to overreach.
Own statementCity of Pocahontas · Mar 10, 2026Link
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