The race for City and Town office is officially underway across Saline County. As of this writing, 44 prospective candidates have picked up petitions for the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. Read more below. Recent petition logs reveal a growing list of residents seeking mayoral, city council, and other key administrative positions in cities including Alexander, […]
Running for city office starts with this petition, available now until August when they are due
Are you thinking of running for a city or municipal office? You’ll need to go to the County Clerk’s office, and you’ll need to get a few signatures on a petition. Read more below. If you’re interested in running, here are several city/municipal positions that are open for potential candidates in the November 3, 2026 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tom Farmer announces he seeks to continue service as Benton mayor
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer announced on April 22, 2026 he plans to seek re-election in 2026. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Mayor Tom Farmer considers his job as mayor of Benton to be one of service and he hopes to continue serving residents of Benton moving forward, […]
Lamont Cornwell Announces Campaign for Benton City Council, Ward 5
Benton resident Lamont Cornwell announced on April 22, 2026 his intent to run for the office of City Council. Read his full campaign announcement below. All candidate announcements are their own words. Lamont Cornwell, a veteran economic development leader and former state legislator, has officially announced his campaign for Benton City Council, Ward 5, in […]
Benton Mayor’s letter touts new construction, businesses; Teases growth for 2026
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a year-end letter, reviewing highlights for the city in 2025. There were major public projects, private development, and population growth. Milestones included the opening of the new City Hall on River Street, construction of an expanded Animal Services Center, renovation of the police station, and new fire training and recreation […]
Letters: Alexander resident believes Mayor Herrmann unfairly criticized, although she is uncovering financial issues
An Alexander resident believes Alexander Mayor Crystal Herrmann has been unfairly criticized. Says she has worked with Legislative Audit office to uncover financial issues with City staff and elected officials. Submitted anonymously on November 20, 2025: Good morning, Shelli. I’m reaching out as a concerned taxpayer who is increasingly frustrated with the narrative that Mayor […]
City of Alexander Mayor chooses new Police Chief for “new direction”
There’s a new lawman in town. City of Alexander Mayor Crystal Herrmann announced Monday, February 3, 2025 that she chose Timothy Preator as the new Police Chief. Read more below Chief Preator has been with the City of Alexander since September 2024 as a Patrol Sergeant, and was employed at the Saline County Sheriff’s office […]
Former Bauxite Mayor Johnny McMahan dies at age 73
Johnny McMahan died recently due to complications from diabetes, according to an announcement from his sister Pam McMahan O’Neal on social media. He was 73 years old. Read O’Neal’s full statement below. “Remembering Johnny” John G. McMahan, Jr. January 31, 1951- December 8, 2024 It is with a heavy heart that I share the news […]
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