Mayoral Race 📅 May 2, 2026

Arlington (TX) Mayor 2026

Arlington, Texas holds its non-partisan mayoral election. Mayor Jim Ross, a Marine veteran and former police officer turned attorney, has served since 2021 and is eligible for re-election. Arlington, home to AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, is focused on economic development, tourism, and public safety.

Candidates (2)
Jim Ross Independent Incumbent Age 64

Jim Ross is the Mayor of Arlington, Texas. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former Arlington police officer, and practicing attorney, he has focused on economic development, attracting major employers, and improving infrastructure and public safety. He won re-election on May 2, 2026.

Economic developmentPublic safetyInfrastructureSports & tourism
D. Montgomery Independent

Challenger in the 2026 Arlington mayoral race. Focused on managed growth, housing costs, and neighborhood investment in one of the DFW Metroplex's largest cities.

Community growthPublic safetySmall business supportNeighborhood investment

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