Arlington City Mayor
Arlington, TX
City
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Jim Ross
Nonpartisan
In office since May 2026
Next Election
May 5, 2029
Filing Window
Jan 17, 2029 - Feb 16, 2029
Term Length
2 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be at least 18 years of age // Must have resided in Texas for 12 continuous months and in the district for six continuous months // Must be registered to vote within the boundaries of the district at the time of filing // Must not be indebted to the city
Filing information
Elections office
101 W. Abram St., Arlington TX 76010
Phone: 817-459-6186
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee of $100. Petition signature requirement of 0.5% of the entire vote cast for mayor in the preceding mayoral election, or twenty-five (25), whichever is greater (signatures only required without fee).
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.