Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Arlington.
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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Mauricio GalanteDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profile
Raul H. GonzalezDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profile
Nikkie HunterDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028 - View profile
Tom WareDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028 - View profile
Brittney Garcia-DumasDistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028Has taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Melody FowlerDistrict 8 (At Large)Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028 - View profile
Bowie HoggDistrict 7 (At Large)Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profile
Long PhamDistrict 6 (At Large)Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profile
Jason SheltonDistrict 8 (At Large)Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028
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About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Typical salary
- $200/month
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
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
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing 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).
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- MS 01-0360, P.O. Box 90231, Arlington, TX 76004
- Filing phone
- 817-459-6186
- Step 3
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