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Arlington elects Jason Shelton as next District 8 council member with more than 60% in runoff
By James Hartley | KERA News and Chris Moss at Fort Worth Report
· June 14, 2026
· 2 min read
UT Arlington professor Jason Shelton will be Arlington’s next City Council District 8 representative after securing more than 60% of the vote in a runoff election Saturday, according to unofficial results. Shelton faced Melody Fowler, an Arlington ISD trustee, and claimed a lead in early voting he c
Key takeaway The race originally had three candidates, with realtor Corey Harris receiving roughly 14.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The election of Jason Shelton to Arlington's City Council District 8 seat has implications for neighboring Fort Worth, given the close economic and cultural ties between the two cities. As a professor at UT Arlington, Shelton likely has a deep understanding of the regional issues that affect both Arlington and Fort Worth, such as transportation and education. His victory may signal a shift in the way Arlington approaches these issues, potentially leading to new collaborations or initiatives with Fort Worth. With Shelton's background in education, it will be interesting to see how he engages with the Fort Worth ISD and other local educational institutions to address regional challenges. The fact that Shelton secured a strong lead in early voting and carried it through to the final results suggests he has a strong mandate from Arlington voters, which could give him a platform to drive change in the region.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 14, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? UT Arlington professor Jason Shelton will be Arlington’s next City Council District 8 representative after securing more than 60% of the vote in a runoff election Saturday, according to unofficial results. Shelton faced Melody Fowler, an Arlington ISD trustee, and claimed a lead in early voting he c
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