NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - A runoff election is needed between two candidates after the North Little Rock mayoral race. With 100% of the precincts reporting, Tracy Steele had 48% of the vote, while Joe Smith had 41%.
This is the first election for the city since 1988, when Mayor Patrick Hays was elected. He announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election.
The other two candidates in Tuesday's race were Mark Clinton and John Parker.