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City of Wichita Falls Mayor

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor presides over the Wichita Falls City Council, which passes city ordinances and adopts the city budget and tax rate.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Economy & jobs

  • Scott PoenitzschNo party listed

    • Pledges to recruit new businesses and investment
    • Proposes new direction for downtown and other areas

  • Tim ShortNo party listed

    • Pledges continued economic development and Sheppard AFB ties

Roads & infrastructure

  • Scott PoenitzschNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Tim ShortNo party listed

    • Supports advancing the Lake Ringgold water supply project

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