Benton Mayor Tom Farmer has secured official endorsements from the city’s police and fire unions as he campaigns for a third term in the upcoming Nov. 3 election. The endorsements come in a period of public safety expansion, including new facilities, equipment upgrades, and increased staffing levels across both departments. Read more below. Farmer announced […]
Municipal candidate filing finishes with 41 unopposed seats, lots of challengers for others
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 […]
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 General Election in Saline County
Saline County finished its 2026 Primary Elections and it’s already time to talk about the General Election candidates, ballot issues, dates and deadline, voter registration, polling places and more. See all of the info below. INDEX: 1A. Election Dates & Deadlines 2A. Candidates 2B. Ballot Issues 2C. Sample Ballots 3A. Voter Registration 3B. When & […]
Congressional candidate Shoffner to host “listening tour” event July 27th in Bryant
Hallie Shoffner, a candidate for U.S. Congress in Arkansas’s 2nd District, will visit Bryant on Monday, July 27, for a public event as part of her “Statewide Listening Tour.” The gathering aims to give local residents a chance to voice their concerns and ideas ahead of the November election. Read more below. The event will […]
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 […]
Judge Dismisses Norris’ Saline County Election Challenge, Calling Claims ‘Specious’ – Independence County is next
BENTON, AR — A Pulaski County circuit judge has dismissed an election challenge filed by now former Republican Secretary of State candidate Bryan Norris, robustly defending local election officials and bringing a months-long legal saga to a close. In a ruling handed down Monday, June 8, 2026, Circuit Judge Tim Fox dismissed the lawsuit with […]
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 […]
Norris refiles election lawsuit with affidavit after judge threw it out
Just weeks after a Pulaski County judge dismissed Bryan Norris’ election lawsuit – over procedural issues – the Secretary of State candidate has filed a new complaint. This time, his attorney included the required affidavit that was cited as missing in the earlier ruling. Read more below. Court documents filed April 27th show Norris has refiled […]
Bryant Mayor Chris Treat announces run for second term
Bryant Mayor Chris Treat announced on April 27, 2026 he plans to seek a second term in the November election. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Bryant Mayor Chris Treat announces his intention to run for reelection. “It has been my honor and pleasure serving as mayor of […]
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