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Mayor, City of Russellville

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor heads the city government of Russellville and presides over the city council.

Nonpartisan. Open seat: Mayor Mark Stratton is not on the ballot. Victor Shifflett and Brandon Beaty were the top two finishers in the May 19, 2026 nonpartisan primary.

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Brandon Beaty

No party listed

Senior engineering technologist

The gist

Pledges to recruit business through industry and entrepreneur partnerships
Pledges road repair and neighborhood revitalization citywide
Pledges more transparency and public input at city hall

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Pledges to recruit business through industry and entrepreneur partnerships
Your Voice, Your Vote: A Look at the Candidates on the May Ballot
Candidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · May 7, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“I will work to attract new business and support local job growth by building stronger partnerships with industry, local entrepreneurs, and regional development organizations.”
Pledges road repair and neighborhood revitalization citywide
Your Voice, Your Vote: A Look at the Candidates on the May Ballot
Candidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · May 7, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“I will prioritize infrastructure improvements such as road maintenance, neighborhood revitalization, and enhancements to public spaces throughout the entire city”
Pledges more transparency and public input at city hall
Your Voice, Your Vote: A Look at the Candidates on the May Ballot
Candidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · May 7, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“I will also promote greater transparency by improving communication from city leadership, encouraging public input”

Victor Shifflett

No party listed

Buildings administrator, City of Russellville

The gist

Proposes phased replacement of aging water and sewer lines
Pledges to pursue state and federal infrastructure funding
Supports expanding city parks and walking trails
Proposes a strategy to attract new businesses

More about Victor

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Proposes phased replacement of aging water and sewer lines
Your Voice, Your Vote: A Look at the Candidates on the May Ballot
Candidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · May 7, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“we will work to identify the most critical areas, develop a phased replacement plan, and prioritize preventative maintenance”
Pledges to pursue state and federal infrastructure funding
Your Voice, Your Vote: A Look at the Candidates on the May Ballot
Candidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · May 7, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“We will also pursue state and federal funding to help offset costs”
Supports expanding city parks and walking trails
Your Voice, Your Vote: A Look at the Candidates on the May Ballot
Candidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · May 7, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“We also want to continue improving our park system by maintaining existing parks and expanding their services, including opportunities for walking trails”
Proposes a strategy to attract new businesses
Your Voice, Your Vote: A Look at the Candidates on the May Ballot
Candidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · May 7, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“we will support economic development by strengthening partnerships with local businesses and creating a strategy to attract new businesses”

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