City of Gould Mayor (Lincoln 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.

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Also on Lincoln County ballots

• City of Star City Alderman Ward 1 Position 2
• City of Star City Mayor
• City of Star City Alderman Ward 2 Position 1
• City of Star City Alderman Ward 3 Position 2
• City of Star City Alderman Ward 1 Position 1
• City of Star City Alderman Ward 2 Position 2
• City of Star City Alderman Ward 3 Position 1
• City of Gould City Council Ward 2 Position 1
• City of Gould City Council Ward 3 Position 1
• City of Gould City Council Ward 2 Position 2
• City of Gould City Council Ward 1 Position 1
• City of Gould City Council Ward 1 Position 2

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 6, 6:15 p.m. ET, with 3 of 3 precincts reporting: Dubs Byers 75 (39.3%), Veronica Tensley 62 (32.5%), Kisha Bailey-James 22 (11.5%), Annette Everett 19 (9.9%), Matthew Smith 13 (6.8%). From the official election results site (arkansas.tally-enr.com). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for City of Gould Mayor (Lincoln County) in 2026?

Kisha Bailey-James, Matthew Smith, Annette Everett, Veronica Tensley and Dubs Byers.

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 Gould Mayor (Lincoln 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.