2016 Jonesboro mayoral election

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2016 Jonesboro mayoral election
 2012November 8, 2016 2020  
 
Candidate Harold Perrin Harold Copenhaver John Street
Party Democratic
Popular vote11,4655,6733,135

 
CandidateNathan ColemanAmanda DunavantThomas Elwood
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote1,830839465

Mayor before election

Harold Perrin

Elected mayor

Harold Perrin

The 2016 Jonesboro mayoral election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the next mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Incumbent Harold Perrin was re-elected against five challengers, notably Harold Copenhaver, Democratic former Arkansas state representative, who won the 2020 mayoral election with Perrin's endorsement.

Candidates

Declared

Events

On October 11, a debate was held between the seven candidates in a partnership between KAIT and Talk Business & Politics. It was moderated by Talk Business & Politics's Roby Brock. [1]

Results

Election results [2]
CandidateVotes
Harold Perrin11,46548.98%
Harold Copenhaver5,67324.23%
John Street3,13513.39%
Nathan Coleman1,8307.81%
Amanda Dunavant8393.58%
Thomas Elwood4651.98%
Total votes23,407100%

See also

References

  1. Jared, George (2016-08-29). "KAIT-TV, Talk Business & Politics partner on Jonesboro mayoral debate". Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  2. "Jonesboro mayor turns away challenge from 5 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. 2016-11-09. Retrieved 2025-03-06.