Dewey Williams has won the race for Clinton mayor, according to unofficial results from the November 3, 2026 general election.
Williams received 437 votes, or 59.54 percent, in the 4-candidate race. Dena Thompson Malone finished 2nd with 233 votes, or 31.74 percent. Tony Soyani received 41 votes, or 5.59 percent, and Leo Gatton received 23 votes, or 3.13 percent.
Williams won by 204 votes over his closest opponent. His share of the vote topped 50 percent, so the mayor’s race will not go to a runoff. All 4 precincts reported, and a total of 734 votes were cast.
Clinton City Council
Clinton voters also decided 2 City Council races and sent 2 more to runoffs.
Ward 1, Position 2: Paul Maddox won with 452 votes, or 64.76 percent, over Wendy Russ with 246 votes, or 35.24 percent.
Ward 3, Position 1: Warren Johnson won with 558 votes, or 77.93 percent, over Neil A. Wilkins Jr. with 158 votes, or 22.07 percent.
Ward 1, Position 1 is headed to a runoff between Jeff Pistole, who received 297 votes, or 41.19 percent, and Mark Malone, who received 249 votes, or 34.54 percent. Jason Hayes received 175 votes, or 24.27 percent.
Ward 2, Position 1 is headed to a runoff between Tim Barnes, who received 350 votes, or 49.65 percent, and Paula Bramlett, who received 204 votes, or 28.94 percent. Kenny Bright received 151 votes, or 21.42 percent. Barnes fell just short of the majority needed to win outright.
All results are unofficial until they are certified by the Van Buren County Election Commission.
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