Arlington City Hall sits in the sun Jan. 5 on Abram Street in downtown Arlington.
Early voting begins April 20 for Arlington May 2 general and special elections, Arlington Independent School District races and a sales tax renewal.
Early voting will run until April 28 at multiple locations throughout Tarrant County, including six in Arlington.
The ballot consists of Arlington mayor and city council positions and a measure to renew the city’s street maintenance sales tax for eight years.
Early voting schedule
April 20: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.April 21: No voting (San Jacinto Day)April 22 to 24: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.April 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.April 26: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.April 27 to 28: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Arlington voting locations
ACTIV Center, 2061 W. Green Oaks Blvd.Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St.Elzie Odom Athletic Center, 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd.Water Utilities South Service Center, 1100 SW Green Oaks Blvd.Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse, 700 E. Abram St.Tarrant County College Southeast Campus (The HUB), 2100 Southeast ParkwayWhat is on the ballot? City of Arlington mayor
Hunter Crow: Crow wants to analyze city issues such as housing, zoning and public services to make improved decisions for community benefit, according to his campaign website.
Jim Ross: Ross has been mayor since 2021 and is a member of multiple boards in Arlington. He believes in strengthening the city’s economy, improving public safety and investing in infrastructure, according to his campaign website.
Shaun Mallory: Mallory wants to be a voice for the people, according to a candidate survey by the Fort Worth Report. He filed to run for mayor the day before the deadline, according to the Arlington Report, and is an owner of Daesy’s Tropical Sno near Lake Arlington.
Steve Cavender: Cavender serves as president on the River Legacy Foundation board. He is a retired Marine Corps veteran and believes when Arlington thrives, everyone benefits, according to his campaign website.
City of Arlington council member, District 3
Kelly R. Burke: Burke thinks three important issues facing the city are smart growth, safe neighborhoods and being family focused, according to his campaign website.
Nikkie Hunter: Hunter is an incumbent council member and is running to improve safe neighborhoods to induce a strong city, according to her campaign website.
City of Arlington council member, District 4
Tom Ware: Ware is running for his children, grandchildren and their kids, and to give back to Arlington. He plans to encourage homeownership and work to see commercial properties improved, according to his campaign website.
Rojo Meixueiro: Serving as the chair of the Texas Democratic Party Indigenous Caucus, Meixueiro emphasizes the importance of affordable housing and reliable infrastructure, according to his campaign website.
Lisa J. Ventura: Ventura has been a part of many campaigns and is running to improve responsive city services and safer streets, as well as promoting good money management, according to her campaign website.
City of Arlington council member, District 5
Rebecca Boxall: Boxall is committed to service and leadership and is running for reelection. She is passionate about the unique characteristics that make District 5 what it is, according to her campaign website. She hopes to increase safety, encourage local job creation and increase diverse housing types.
Brittney Garcia-Dumas: Garcia-Dumas is a small business owner who is running for better service and protecting the quality of life in the city. She is an executive board member of the Downtown Arlington Management Corp. and believes in protecting property values to preserve neighborhoods, according to her campaign website.
City of Arlington council member, District 8
Jason Shelton: Shelton stresses making strong connections with schools and local businesses to support workforce development. He also believes in improving transportation in the city and efficiently managing tax dollars, according to his campaign website.
Melody Fowler: Fowler wants to focus on maintaining economic strength and ensuring taxpayer dollars are being put to the right use while building on leadership for the city, according to her campaign website. She currently sits on the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees.
Corey Harris: Harris wants to prioritize the city’s growth and expand housing for seniors and families. He also believes in strengthening public safety and promoting responsible economic growth, according to his campaign website.
Street maintenance sales tax
Voters will also be able to consider renewing the city’s quarter-cent street maintenance sales tax, which will expire in January 2027.
If passed, the tax would stay in place through December 2034 and continue funding street maintenance throughout the city.
The sales tax is the primary source for funding Arlington’s street maintenance program and generates between $25 million to $30 million yearly, according to a city press release. That is about 90% of the city’s street maintenance budget.
The funds are used to repair potholes and sidewalks, improve asphalt and more.
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