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2026 Jonesboro Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 4, 2026
Current holder:Harold Copenhaver(Republican)

The 2026 Jonesboro Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas. This city-level election determines the chief executive officer of Jonesboro, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and local policy implementation.

About This Race

The 2026 Jonesboro Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas. This city-level election determines the chief executive officer of Jonesboro, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and local policy implementation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 4, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the 2026 Jonesboro Mayoral Election, Arkansas residents must register by October 4, 2026, either online via the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at their county clerk’s office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place between 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM CST, presenting a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, or military ID; early voting is available from October 26 to November 1, 2026, at designated locations including the Craighead County Courthouse.

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Incumbent
Republican

Harold Copenhaver

Mayor of Jonesboro

Biography

Harold Copenhaver is the incumbent mayor of Jonesboro, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, with a background in small business ownership and economic development. He is seeking a third term to continue infrastructure improvements, public safety initiatives, and job growth efforts in the city.

Campaign Website
DR
Democratic

Deborah Ross

Mayor of Jonesboro

Biography

Deborah Ross is a longtime Jonesboro resident and former Craighead County school board member, running on a platform focused on expanding affordable housing, improving public transit, and increasing investment in neighborhood schools. She emphasizes community engagement and equity in her campaign for mayor.

Campaign Website

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