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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Wynne Mayor Election 2026

1 of 10 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters citywide choose one mayor. The five City Council Position 1 seats each drew a single candidate.

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What the next council decides

01New street from Falls Boulevard to Lemons Street3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council approved closing on two properties at appraised value so a federally funded road can connect Falls Boulevard with Lemons Street.

What's on the tableHow the city finishes the road project, including the land costs the grant does not cover.

02Downtown pickleball courts3 sourced facts

Where it standsConstruction is under way on downtown pickleball courts on land First Financial Bank donated to the city.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for and runs the courts once they are built.

03Bridge replacements3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has applied for a Delta Regional Authority grant to replace the North O Street bridge and hired engineers for the required report.

What's on the tableWhether and how to pay the city's share of bridge replacements in Ward 4 and elsewhere.

04Flooding and the retention pond1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council approved a $400,000 retention pond paid for with a $300,000 grant and $100,000 in city funds.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for drainage work beyond this project.

05Nuisance and condemned properties2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council regularly passes resolutions declaring properties nuisances and condemning the structures.

What's on the tableHow hard the city pushes owners to repair or remove dilapidated buildings.

4 notes on these statements

Five candidates filed for the five City Council Position 1 seats, one per seat: Billy Fowler (Ward 1), Lester D. Miller, Sr. (Ward 2), Aleshia Morris (Ward 3), Stevie Nelson (Ward 4) and Tyler Waymire (Ward 5). Wynne Progress · Aug 5, 2026

Aleshia Morris filed for the Ward 3, Position 1 seat, which is currently held by Buck Morris. Wynne Progress · Aug 4, 2026

Jennifer Hobbs and Juanita Crews took part in the Cross County Republican Party mayoral forum in September 2026. De'Andra L. Warren attended but did not participate, and Jeremy Bradshaw registered but did not participate due to unforeseen circumstances. Wynne Progress · Sep 25, 2026

Mayor Jennifer Hobbs said the council will consider the 2027 budget at its November meeting. Wynne Progress · Oct 14, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the city pay full appraised value for land needed for the new Falls-Lemons street?

  2. 2. How should the city pay for the downtown pickleball courts?

  3. 3. Should the city spend its own money to help replace old bridges like North O Street?

  4. 4. Should the city put its own money toward flood-control projects like the retention pond?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

9 stay (not up this year): Lisa Carter, Chris Davis, Billy Fowler, Ricky McDaniel, Lester Miller, Sr., Stevie Nelson, Jason Nichols, Tyler Waymire, Josh Wyatt1 on this ballot

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

  • The City Council page lists ten council members, two for each of Wynne's five wards. City of Wynne
  • The Wynne City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. City of Wynne
  • In a mayor-council city, the mayor presides over council meetings and has a vote only to establish a quorum or when the mayor's vote is needed to pass a measure. Arkansas Code 14-43-501 (Justia)
  • The mayoral race is a nonpartisan, independent candidate race decided on general election day, Nov. 3. Wynne Progress · May 1, 2026

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