Municipal candidates are finished filing to run for office, and the August 5th deadline has passed. Several offices drew challengers, particularly in the City of Benton. However there are 41 candidates who managed to file unopposed, and they have all but won the election already. Correction 08/07/26: There was a candidate mistakenly listed for Alexander […]
Municipal candidates now filing for office; Here’s the guide to 2026 deadlines requirements & open positions
The filing window for municipal offices across Saline County is officially open, giving local candidates one week to submit petitions for the November General Election. This structured guide breaks down the essential deadlines, eligibility requirements, and available seats for each local city. Read more below. Deadlines Petition Pickup Period: Thu, May 7 thru Noon, Wed […]
Update: 8 City offices could be challenged in November – See the list of potential candidates
The race for City and Town office is underway across Saline County. As of this writing, 56 prospective candidates have picked up petitions for the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. So far, eight seats are being challenged by one or more new contenders. Read more below. Recent petition logs reveal a growing list of residents […]
Be aware of the dates and deadlines for the 2026 General Election
As the 2026 general election approaches, MySaline has all the dates and deadlines from the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. This includes the upcoming federal, state, constitutional, and city/municipal races across the state. Read more below. Jul/Aug – Petitions and Filings For independent groups and citizen initiative organizations looking to put measures before voters on […]