Rick Koenig

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

3 candidates ran for City of Stuttgart Mayor (Arkansas County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Stuttgart voters.

About Rick Koenig

Volunteer fire chief. A first-time candidate who cites 19 years as chief of a rural volunteer fire department and his leadership of the Slovak Volunteer Fire Department, along with disaster management training at the county, state and federal levels as well as past law enforcement experience.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Make sure city spending is accounted for and spent wisely
• Finish infrastructure projects already underway
• Pursue state and federal grants
• Work closely with department heads and experienced council members

In their own words: DeWitt Era-Enterprise questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Rick Koenig only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: DeWitt Era-Enterprise questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Theodore "Teddy" Holt · Independent
• Norma Strabala · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Rick Koenig?

Rick Koenig is running as an Independent.

What does the City of Stuttgart Mayor seat do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who is Rick Koenig running against?

Theodore "Teddy" Holt and Norma Strabala, for City of Stuttgart Mayor (Arkansas County).

Should I vote for Rick Koenig?

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