City of Hot Springs Mayor (Garland County)

What this office does

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.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Garland County ballots

• City of Hot Springs City Director District 5
• City of Hot Springs City Director District 2
• City of Mountain Pine Mayor
• City of Fountain Lake Mayor
• City of Hot Springs City Director District 4
• City of Mountain Pine City Council Ward 3 Position 1

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Quick answers

Who is running for City of Hot Springs Mayor (Garland County) in 2026?

Pat McCabe, Charlie Broadbent, Deb Wemette, Elmer Beard and Eric Capaci.

Who is the incumbent?

Pat McCabe currently holds this office.

What does this office 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 should I vote for in the City of Hot Springs Mayor (Garland County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.