The May 2, 2026, local election brought Arlington voters to the polls to weigh in on school bond measures, a city street maintenance tax, the Mayor’s seat and several City Council and Arlington ISD Board of Trustees races. 

City of Arlington: Street Maintenance Sales Tax Reauthorization
A voter reauthorization of the municipal sales and use tax at a rate of 0.25% for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets. By continuing the existing tax, ongoing street repair work across the city stays funded.

Result: APPROVED
78.14% FOR – 21.86% AGAINST | 26,667 total votes cast

Arlington Independent School District Bond Propositions
The Arlington ISD bond package addresses documented needs developed through a community-led Capital Needs Steering Committee. The committee consists of 38 members representing a cross-section of key district stakeholders, including business leaders.

The full bond package would result in an estimated one-cent increase to the current Arlington ISD property tax rate. The average homeowner would see their property tax bill increase by about $1.50 a month or $18 a year. Arlington homeowners over 65 with a residence homestead exemption on file with Tarrant County would see no increase in their Arlington ISD tax rate.

Proposition A ($438.8 million) responds to the district’s most pressing facility needs, including the replacement of two aging elementary schools, safety and security upgrades, ADA compliance improvements, renovation of existing campuses, 45 new school buses and enhancements to the Fine Arts and Special Education programs.
Result: APPROVED
59% FOR – 41% AGAINST | 23,490 total votes cast

Proposition B ($31 million) focuses on strengthening cybersecurity and replacing outdated technology for students, staff and infrastructure.
Result: APPROVED
59.39% FOR – 40.61% AGAINST | 23,404 total votes cast

Proposition C ($31.6 million) provides for the installation of synthetic turf at six high school baseball and softball fields, equipment replacement and additional storage facilities.
Result: FAILED
48.24% FOR – 51.76% AGAINST | 23,358 total votes cast

Arlington City Council Races
The City Council is Arlington’s primary legislative body, responsible for adopting the city budget, levying local taxes and setting policies and ordinances. Council Members represent specific districts within the city or serve at large and are the elected voice of the people who work to improve the well-being of the community, including economic growth.

*Note: If no candidate receives more than 50% of votes, the top two finishers advance to a runoff election June 13, 2026.

Mayor
Candidates: Jim Ross (incumbent), Steve Cavender, Hunter Crow, Shaun Mallory
Winner: Jim Ross – 50.04% of the vote (13,289 votes)
Runner-up: Steve Cavender – 39.45%

City Council District 3
Candidates: Nikkie Hunter (incumbent), Kelly R. Burke
Winner: Nikkie Hunter – 73.79% of the vote (2,633 votes)
Runner-up: Kelly R. Burke – 26.21%

City Council District 4
Candidates: Rojo Meixueiro, Lisa J. Ventura, Tom Ware
Winner: Tom Ware – 51.18% of the vote (3,966 votes)
Runner-up: Rojo Meixueiro – 25.23%

City Council District 5
Candidates: Rebecca Boxall (incumbent), Brittney Garcia-Dumas
Winner: Brittney Garcia-Dumas – 55.15% of the vote (1,660 total votes)
Runner-up: Rebecca Boxall – 44.85%

City Council District 8
Candidates: Jason Shelton, Melody Fowler, Corey Harris
*No candidate reached the 50% threshold; top two candidates Fowler and Shelton will proceed to a runoff election on June 13, 2026.
Results: Melody Fowler, 46.91%; Jason Shelton, 38.27%; Corey Harris, 14.82%

Arlington ISD Board of Trustees
The school board governs the school district and serves as the advocate for educational excellence for the entire community. Board Members are guardians of the public trust and, through the policies they make, are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of local public education. 

AISD Trustee, Place 6
Candidates: Brooklyn Richardson (incumbent), Jan Tyler
Winner: Brooklyn Richardson – 57.41% of the vote (12,520 total votes)
Runner-up: Jan Tyler – 42.59%

AISD Trustee, Place 7
Candidates: Leanne Haynes, Linton C. Davis
Winner: Leanne Haynes – 67.52% of the vote (14,221 total votes)
Runner-up: Linton C. Davis – 32.48%

Official results are canvassed and certified by Tarrant County Elections. Click here  for updates.