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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Waldron Mayor & City Council Election 2026

2 of 6 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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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Three Waldron contests are contested on the ballot: Mayor (Konnor McKay and William Joshua "Josh" Young), City Council Ward 1, Position 1 (Jeff Gilbert, Misty Mitchell and Dawna Young) and Ward 1, Position 2 (David Carter and Daniel Hinojosa). Three other council seats have one candidate each.

Absentee ballot application deadline · Oct 27

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What the next council decides

01Water lines and the water plant4 sourced facts

Where it standsBoth mayoral candidates name water outages and old water lines as a top problem; the city has had to make fast decisions on water tank repairs.

What's on the tableWhether to keep repairing the current water system or invest in a new plant, and how to pay for it.

  • In September 2024 the council was asked at a special meeting to act on bids for water tank piping needed to finish a backwash rehab project. KNWA · Sep 26, 2024
  • The council was told the two-year-old tank did not have enough water to backwash. KNWA · Sep 26, 2024
  • Mayoral candidate Konnor McKay said the city does not have an updated map of where its water lines are. Waldron News · Jul 28, 2026
  • Mayoral candidate Josh Young said his own family has had mornings with little or no water pressure. Waldron News
02Flooding and drainage3 sourced facts

Where it standsCandidates for mayor and council say flooding affects several parts of Waldron, including residential streets.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on drainage and flood control, and whether to seek state and federal partners.

  • Konnor McKay said Waldron should look into partnerships with state and federal agencies on flooding. Waldron News · Jul 28, 2026
  • Josh Young pointed to Winchester Street, where heavy rain can leave families dealing with water around their homes. Waldron News
  • Waldron City Council candidates at a September 2026 roundtable discussed flooding, infrastructure and the business climate along Main Street. Resident News Network · Oct 1, 2026
03Grants and matching money3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has used state grants for park and other projects, many of which require the city to pay part of the cost.

What's on the tableWhich grants to apply for and how much city money to commit to matching shares.

04Main Street and the coming interstate3 sourced facts

Where it standsMain Street has added small businesses but still has vacant buildings, and candidates expect a future interstate to change traffic through town.

What's on the tableWhether to offer incentives for downtown buildings and how to plan for the interstate corridor.

  • Under Mayor David Millard, Main Street began filling with boutiques and small businesses. Resident News Network · Feb 9, 2026
  • Josh Young said buying a downtown building at a high price and then paying to restore it can be more than a small business owner can manage. Waldron News
  • Konnor McKay said some communities grow after a new interstate arrives while others lose businesses as traffic is redirected. Waldron News · Jul 28, 2026
05Paying for parks3 sourced facts

Where it standsA 2023 proposal to ask voters for park sales taxes did not move forward, and the city has since sought matching grants for park projects.

What's on the tableWhether to ask voters for a sales tax for parks or keep relying on grants and the general budget.

2 notes on these statements

Brody Jones (Ward 2, Position 1), Taylor Steele (Ward 2, Position 2) and Doyle Dickens (Ward 3, Position 1) are each the only listed candidate for their council seat. Ballotpedia

Josh Young appears on the ballot as William Joshua Young. KNWA · Oct 20, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Waldron deal with flooding?

  2. 2. Should Waldron go after grants even when they require city matching money?

  3. 3. How should Waldron prepare for the future interstate?

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The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 2 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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