Mayoral elections in Arlington, Texas

The 1997 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 3, 1997. It saw the election of Elzie Odom, Arlington's first black mayor. == 1999 ==

The 1999 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 1, 1999. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Elzie Odom. ==2001==

The 2001 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 5, 2001. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Elzie Odom. ==2003==

The 2003 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 3, 2003. It saw the election of Robert Cluck. ==2005==

The 2005 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 7, 2005. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Robert Cluck. ==2007==

The 2007 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 12, 2007. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Robert Cluck. ==2009==

The 2009 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 9, 2009. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Robert Cluck. If no candidate had obtained a majority of the vote, a runoff would have been held. ==2011==

The 2011 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 14, 2011. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Robert Cluck. ==2013==

The 2013 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 11, 2013. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Robert Cluck. ==2015==

The 2015 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 9, 2015. Jeff Williams unseated incumbent mayor Robert Cluck. ==2017==

The 2017 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 6, 2017. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Jeff Williams. Results ==2019==

A mayoral election took place in Arlington, Texas, on May 4, 2019. Jeff Williams, the incumbent mayor, was elected to a third and final term in office. Candidates The filing deadline for candidates was February 15, 2019. • Chris "Dobi" Dobson, substitute teacher and candidate for mayor in 2013 and 2017 • Ashton Stauffer • Jeff Williams, incumbent mayor • Ruby Faye Woolridge Results ==2021==

The 2021 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 1, 2021. Incumbent mayor Jeff Williams retired due to term limits. A runoff was held on June 5, 2021 between Jim Ross and Michael Glaspie after no candidate received a majority of the vote in the nonpartisan primary election. Candidates The filing date for candidates was February 12, 2021. Advanced to runoff: • Michael Glaspie, former member of the Arlington City Council (2012–2019) Eliminated in first round: • Doni Anthony, sales representative and activist • Kelly Burke, business owner • Cirilo Ocampo Jr., information systems specialist • Marvin Sutton, former member of the Arlington City Council (2019–2021) • Dewayne Washington, pastor Disqualified from ballot: • Jerry Warden, agent Results ==2023==

The 2023 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 6, 2023. Incumbent mayor Jim Ross was re-elected to a second term in office. Declared candidates • Amy Cearnal, real estate business owner and Arlington Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board member • Jim Ross, incumbent mayor Results External links (official campaign websites) • Amy Cearnal for Mayor • Jim Ross for Mayor ==2026==

The 2026 Arlington mayoral election was held on May 2, 2026. Incumbent mayor Jim Ross is running for a third term in office. Declared candidates • Steve Cavender, real estate developer and River Legacy Foundation board member Results External links (official campaign websites) • Steve Cavender for Mayor • Jim Ross for Mayor ==References==