Texarkana Director Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Danny Jewell
Candidate for Director Ward 5 (incumbent)
Danny Jewell, the incumbent, is running for Texarkana Director Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Laura Nix.
Early voting begins · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Owner and agent of Farmers Union Insurance Agency and Ward 5 Director since 2023. He holds a BBA from Southern Arkansas University.
Laney Harris, Tammy Waters, Jennifer Harland, Otha Williams, Clinton Brewster, Natasha Crabbe, T.J. Wall, Danny Jewell and Laura Nix were listed as scheduled to attend a candidate meet-and-greet at Lonoke Baptist Church. Texarkana Gazette · Sep 28, 2026
Where Danny Jewell stands: positions on the record
Transparency1 sourced position
Lists ensuring transparency on the City Board among his priorities as a Director.
“Ensure transparency on the City Board”
Own statementCity of Texarkana, Arkansas
Audit contract1 sourced position
as reported by TXK Today; not a direct quote
Questioned the recurring 3% fee increases in the audit contract and wanted the city to seek competitive bids (RFPs).
Own statementTXK Today
Juvenile center demolition1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to table the $82,100 engineering agreement to administer demolition of the former juvenile detention center (failed 2-4, March 2026).
Council voteTXK Today
Artificial intelligence policy1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance creating a policy on the authorized use of artificial intelligence (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Texarkana, Arkansas · Jul 20, 2026
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