Arlington City Council

The race for District 8, with incumbent Barbara Odom-Wesley ineligible for reelection under the city's term limits, went into a runoff after none of the three candidates received more than 50% of the vote on May 2.

The entertainment district's designation as a cultural district is effective immediately at the local level, but state approval will be needed before the reclassification is official in the eyes of Texas law.

Andrew Piel served three terms on Arlington's city council, making him ineligible to run for reelection. He said the best council members view themselves as servants, not politicians.

Barbara Odom-Wesley, the outgoing District 8 council member and daughter of former Mayor Elzie Odom, hopes her legacy will be promoting equity, inclusion and economic development.

While she's proud of zoning reforms she championed, including form-based code, Rebecca Boxall says she hopes the council will push to establish better public transit and regional connectivity.

The election saw the highest municipal election turnout since 2021, when a U.S. House of Representatives seat was on the ballot.

Council member Rebecca Boxall was defeated by Brittney Garcia-Dumas, and District 8 heads to a runoff, according to unofficial results.

The agreement sees $273 million in venue taxes go to the Cowboys for stadium improvements. Some say the decision should have gone to voters.

Incumbent Jim Ross faces challenges from Steve Cavender, Shaun Mallory and Hunter Crow.

In District 3, incumbent Council member Nikkie Hunter will face challenger Kelly Burke in the May 2 council election.

Incumbent Andrew Piel has reached his term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace him: Rojo Meixueiruo, Lisa J. Ventura and Tom Ware.

Incumbent Rebecca Boxall is seeking a third and final term representing Arlington's District 5. She faces challenger Brittney Garcia-Dumas.