Izard County voters will face several competitive municipal races in the upcoming election, with mayoral and city council contests drawing multiple candidates in Horseshoe Bend, Franklin, and Oxford.
In Horseshoe Bend, Mayor Duane DeClair is seeking re-election but faces two challengers: Donny Dawson and Eric Graetz. All seats on the Horseshoe Bend City Council are being contested.
For Ward One, Position One, incumbent Alderman Luther Yancey is opposed by Nona Hayden. The Ward One, Position Two seat will be decided between Brian Miller and Cody Byrd. In Ward Two, Michael DeShazo and Dr. Robert Page are vying for the Position One seat, while Beth Daugherty and Kat Page are competing for Position Two.
In Ward Three, Travis Rains and Mike Mead are running for the Position One seat, with Gabriel Decker and David Vickers seeking to represent Position Two. For Ward Four, Maria Egbert and James Floyd are running for the Position One seat, while Pat Gill and Beth Burnett are competing for Position Two.
Elsewhere in the county, Franklin Mayor Louise Williams is seeking re-election but faces a challenge from Stevie Smith. In Oxford, the mayoral race features two candidates, Noah Stevenson and Hayden Warden Lewis.
Izard County voters are encouraged to review their ballots and become familiar with the candidates before heading to the polls.