Runoffs set in three Arkansas mayoral races

Three cities move to another round

Mayoral races in Jacksonville, Stuttgart and Helena-West Helena are headed to runoff elections, extending the contests beyond the initial vote.

The development affects three Arkansas cities: Jacksonville, in Pulaski County; Stuttgart, in Arkansas County; and Helena-West Helena, in Phillips County.

What a runoff means

A runoff is a second election held after the first vote does not settle a contest. Voters in each city will have another opportunity to choose a mayor.

The runoff elections will determine the outcomes of the three mayoral races. The contests remain separate city elections, with each city handling its own local election process.

Next steps

The next stage is the runoff vote in Jacksonville, Stuttgart and Helena-West Helena. Voters should watch for official information about the runoff schedule, ballot procedures and the candidates who will appear in each city’s contest.