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Mayoral election in Fort Worth, Texas (2023)

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Election dates
Filing deadline: February 17, 2023
General election: May 6, 2023
Election stats
Offices up: Mayor
Total seats up: 1 (click here for other city elections)
Election type: Nonpartisan
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U.S. municipal elections, 2023

The city of Fort Worth, Texas, held a general election for mayor on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline for this election was February 17, 2023.

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Candidates and results

General election

General election for Mayor of Fort Worth

Incumbent Mattie Parker defeated Jennifer Castillo, Ken Bowens Jr., Alyson Kennedy, and Adrian Smith in the general election for Mayor of Fort Worth on May 6, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mattie Parker
Mattie Parker (Nonpartisan)
 
69.4
 
29,319
Image of Jennifer Castillo
Jennifer Castillo (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
12.1
 
5,121
Image of Ken Bowens Jr.
Ken Bowens Jr. (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
8.7
 
3,684
Image of Alyson Kennedy
Alyson Kennedy (Nonpartisan)
 
5.2
 
2,206
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Adrian Smith (Nonpartisan)
 
4.5
 
1,915

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 42,245
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Ken Bowens Jr.

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Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a community advocate for the East Fort Worth Area, I big on Transparency, Fairness,Equality I am 31 years old and a Local Business Owner I been attending city council meeting since the 7th grade!"

Key Messages

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Jennifer Castillo

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Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I'm Jennifer Castillo, and I'm running to be the next Mayor of Fort Worth. As a mother of three and a businesswoman, I understand the struggles of balancing family and work in an unpredictable economy. I've been in the real estate industry for 15 years and have a diverse business background. As an Air Force veteran, I worked as an Arabic linguist at the National Security Agency, and I hold a Bachelor's in Business Management from Pepperdine University. My military experience has taught me the importance of dedication, perseverance, and hard work, which I'll bring to my role as Mayor. As a mother, I have a vested interest in creating a prosperous city where my children can thrive, and as a military veteran, my passion and commitment to my community make me the perfect candidate to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves. My entrepreneurial skillset enables me to implement proven methodologies and strategies that enact real change while maintaining the highest ethical standards. If elected, I'll put people over politics, create wealth opportunities for small businesses, and empower a community of leaders that will change their industry and change the world. Let's work together to address the critical challenges facing our community and make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors, friends, and families. "

Key Messages

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People Over Politics- I am committed to putting the needs and concerns of the community first and foremost. I will work tirelessly to address critical challenges facing the community and make a real difference in the lives of my neighbors, friends, and families.

Empowering Small Businesses- I am committed to creating wealth opportunities for small businesses. I understand that small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and I will work to empower them by providing resources and support to see them succeed.

Bridging the Cultural Divide- This involves creating an environment where people from different backgrounds feel welcome and respected, by providing opportunities for meaningful engagement and participation. By bridging the gap between communities, we can foster a sense of belonging and build stronger, more vibrant societies that are better equipped to tackle shared challenges.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Fort Worth in 2023.

Mayoral partisanship

See also: Partisanship in United States municipal elections (2023)

Twenty-nine of the 100 largest cities held mayoral elections in 2023. Once mayors elected in 2023 assumed office, Democrats held 63 top-100 mayoral offices, Republicans held 26, Libertarians held one, independents held four, and nonpartisan mayors held four. Two mayors' partisan affiliations were unknown.

The following top 100 cities saw a change in mayoral partisan affiliation in 2023:

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About the city

See also: Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth is a city in Texas that extends into Tarrant County and Denton County. As of 2020, its population was 918,915.

City government

See also: Council-manager government

The city of Fort Worth uses a council-manager system. In this form of municipal government, an elected city council—which includes the mayor and serves as the city's primary legislative body—appoints a chief executive called a city manager to oversee day-to-day municipal operations and implement the council's policy and legislative initiatives.[2]

Demographics

The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Demographic Data for Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth Texas
Population 918,915 29,145,505
Land area (sq mi) 348 261,267
Race and ethnicity**
White 60.1% 69.2%
Black/African American 18.5% 12.1%
Asian 4.8% 4.9%
Native American 0.5% 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.1%
Other (single race) 9.9% 6.2%
Multiple 6.1% 7%
Hispanic/Latino 35.1% 39.4%
Education
High school graduation rate 83.2% 84.4%
College graduation rate 30.1% 30.7%
Income
Median household income $64,567 $63,826
Persons below poverty level 13.6% 14.2%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


See also

Fort Worth, Texas Texas Municipal government Other local coverage
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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Wall Street Journal, "America’s Cities Need Republicans, and I’m Becoming One," September 22, 2023
  2. ↑ U.S. Census, "State and County Quick Facts," accessed August 25, 2014
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