CROSS COUNTY — The number of candidates seeking the position of Wynne mayor is now at three.
Jeremy Bradshaw has filed paperwork with the Cross County Clerk’s office to run for mayor. Incumbent Jennifer Hobbs is seeking re-election, while Bradshaw and DeAndra Warren will challenge her in the race.
All of Wynne’s elected offices have candidates.
Kevin Watts has filed for re-election as city attorney, while his wife, Emily Watts, has filed for re-election as city clerk.
Peg Hess has filed as a candidate for Wynne city treasurer, a position currently held by Bobby Caldwell.
All five wards have candidates for Position 1 seats on the Wynne City Council. Billy Fowler is running for re-election in Ward 1, Lester Miller is seeking re-election in Ward 2, Stevie Nelson is running in Ward 3, and Tyler Waymire is running in Ward 5.
Aleshia Morris has filed for the Ward 3, Position 1 seat, which is currently held by her father-in-law, Buck Morris.
Here is a rundown of filings in other Cross County municipal elections:
Parkin
- Mayor – Sandra L. Lately, Mayor Carolyn R. Slaughter, Prongue Shen Griffin
- City Clerk – Ethel Little
- City Council Ward 1, Position 2 – Sherry Wooten Gillon, Jestan Hopkins, Sr.
- City Council Ward 2, Position 2 – VerMarsha Stewart
- City Council Ward 3, Position 2 – Diane Patterson, Jimmy Robinson, Sr., Tammy White
Cherry Valley
- City Council Ward 1, Position 2 – Ricky Lace
- City Council Ward 2, Position 1 – Bradley R. Phillips
- City Council Ward 2, Position 2 – William White
Hickory Ridge
- Mayor – Joshua Barker
- City Council Ward 3, Position 2 – Tonya Smith
The deadline to officially file is noon tomorrow. The municipal election is a nonpartisan independent election that will be held as part of the general election on Nov. 3.
