2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Hunter Crow is from Grand Prairie, Texas. He is a Baptist.

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Hunter Crow - Ballotpedia

Hunter Crow is from Grand Prairie, Texas. He has an associate's degree in library technician from Tarrant County Community College and a bachelor's degree in history with minors in disability studies, geography, and the history of technology and science from the University of Texas in Arlington. He is a Baptist. 

Hunter is a library technician. He is currently enrolled in the library technician program at Tarrant County College. He is also the state party chair of the Texas Green Party and the county party chair of the Tarrant County Green Party.

Hunter works in librarianship. He previously worked as a law librarian and a notary. 

Hunter previously ran for Tarrant County College's board and a seat on the Arlington school board.

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Hunter previously ran for Arlington Independent School District board member in 2017, 2018, and 2023; Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees member in 2019 and 2025; Arlington City Council District member in 2020 and 2021; Texas Railroad Commission member in 2022; and the Texas State Board of Education in 2024, but did not win.

Supports tax exemptions for child-care facilities.

- Supports tax exemptions for child-care facilities.

Economy

Seeks to improve basic city functions and increase fiscal responsibility.

Aims to propose new rules for clearer oversight of city council office expenditures.

Prioritizes child-focused initiatives that focus on their health and safety.

Aims to stabilize government, improve basic services, and increase transparency in how city funds are spent.

- Seeks to improve basic city functions and increase fiscal responsibility.
- Aims to propose new rules for clearer oversight of city council office expenditures.
- Prioritizes child-focused initiatives that focus on their health and safety.
- Aims to stabilize government, improve basic services, and increase transparency in how city funds are spent.

Public Services

Supports building more housing units, streamlining development, and increasing affordable housing options to combat rising costs.

Supports zoning changes and policies that allow more diverse housing types.

- Supports building more housing units, streamlining development, and increasing affordable housing options to combat rising costs.
- Supports zoning changes and policies that allow more diverse housing types.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports police accountability, mental health support, and victim services, alongside strengthening first responders.

- Supports police accountability, mental health support, and victim services, alongside strengthening first responders.

Public Safety

Supports expanding public transportation.

Supports initiatives like increasing housing stock, streamlining city operations, supporting child care, fostering green energy, expanding Arlington public transportation, and promoting transparency with city spending. 

- Supports initiatives like increasing housing stock, streamlining city operations, supporting child care, fostering green energy, expanding Arlington public transportation, and promoting transparency with city spending. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports a Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan that focuses on reliability, affordability, and emissions reduction.

- Supports a Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan that focuses on reliability, affordability, and emissions reduction.

Energy & the Environment

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Hunter Crow

As of March 23, 2026, Hunter Crow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Supports building more housing units, streamlining development, and increasing affordable housing options to combat rising costs.

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Advocates for property tax exemptions for childcare facilities.

Jim Ross has lived in Arlington for 40 years. He is a father and grandfather.

Mayor Jim Ross | City of Arlington, TX

Jim is an attorney and the owner of the Jim Ross Law Group, P.C. He also owns the Mercury Chophouse - Arlington, a fine dining steakhouse, and the Hearsay Arlington lounge and restaurant in Choctaw Stadium. He previously served as a police officer for the Arlington Police Department for 13 years and as a United States Marine for four years. 

Jim is currently the mayor of Arlington. He was first elected in 2021.

Jim Ross (Mayor of Arlington, Texas) - Ballotpedia

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Believes small businesses are essential for economic development and aims to create an environment that attracts entrepreneurs and their families to Arlington.

Prioritizes keeping Arlington affordable by protecting the senior tax freeze and maintaining a tax rate lower than nearby cities, while ensuring public safety.

Advocates for the development of millions of square feet of Class-A office space to establish a signature, recognizable skyline for Arlington.

- Believes small businesses are essential for economic development and aims to create an environment that attracts entrepreneurs and their families to Arlington.
- Prioritizes keeping Arlington affordable by protecting the senior tax freeze and maintaining a tax rate lower than nearby cities, while ensuring public safety.
- Advocates for the development of millions of square feet of Class-A office space to establish a signature, recognizable skyline for Arlington.

Maintained the city's tradition of issuing official Pride month proclamations. Despite facing organized pushback and criticism.

- Maintained the city's tradition of issuing official Pride month proclamations. Despite facing organized pushback and criticism.

As of March 23, 2026, Jim Ross’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As mayor, added 45 new firefighter positions and contributed to a 4% reduction in crime.

- As mayor, added 45 new firefighter positions and contributed to a 4% reduction in crime.

Supports expanding the Via program to improve regional transportation options while pursuing long-term projects like high-speed rail and hyperloop.

For Candidate Jim Ross on Issue Transportation & Infrastructure: Supports spending over $65 million on street maintenance, reflecting a 38% increase in roadway maintenance and construction in Arlington.

Supports spending over $65 million on street maintenance, reflecting a 38% increase in roadway maintenance and construction in Arlington.

- Supports expanding the Via program to improve regional transportation options while pursuing long-term projects like high-speed rail and hyperloop.
- Supports spending over $65 million on street maintenance, reflecting a 38% increase in roadway maintenance and construction in Arlington.

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Shaun Mallory's campaign for Mayor of Arlington is his first entry into politics.

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Shaun Mallory - Ballotpedia

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As of March 23, 2026, Shaun Mallory did not have a website or any information online.

Shaun Mallory

As of March 23, 2026, Shaun Mallory’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Steve Cavender - Ballotpedia

Steve Cavender is a business owner. He is a veteran, having served a combined seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the U.S. Army Reserve. As of the 2026 elections, Cavender was president of the River Legacy Foundation's board of directors, on which he had served for 25 years

Steve's campaign for Arlington mayor is his first time running for public office.

Plans to balance the budget, control costs, and end tax increases and deficit spending.

Will bring a results-driven approach to revitalize our economy, move past the current stagnation, and ensure Arlington remains a prosperous place to live, work, and raise a family.

Stated "will restore financial responsibility at City Hall, rein in wasteful spending, and stand firm against new tax hikes — because our families deserve leadership that respects their hard-earned dollars."

- Plans to balance the budget, control costs, and end tax increases and deficit spending.
- Will bring a results-driven approach to revitalize our economy, move past the current stagnation, and ensure Arlington remains a prosperous place to live, work, and raise a family.
- Stated "will restore financial responsibility at City Hall, rein in wasteful spending, and stand firm against new tax hikes — because our families deserve leadership that respects their hard-earned dollars."

As of March 23, 2026, Steve Cavender’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Oppose high-density apartments near established communities, protecting their character while improving the quality of life of nearby families.

- Oppose high-density apartments near established communities, protecting their character while improving the quality of life of nearby families.

Supports strong public safety measures, including adequate staffing, tools, and training for police, fire, and emergency responders.

- Supports strong public safety measures, including adequate staffing, tools, and training for police, fire, and emergency responders.

Plans to prioritize "smooth streets" and "clean parks."

- Plans to prioritize "smooth streets" and "clean parks."

Steve Cavender

- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

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