PERRYVILLE — Filing for the April 7, 2026, election began Tuesday with a total of five candidates – four incumbents and one new candidate.
Dustin M. Miller was the only new candidate to file. He is seeking the post of City Marshal. Incumbent Direk Hunt has said he will not seek re-election to that post.
The other four candidates are all seeking re-election:
Larry Riney as Mayor.
Deanna Kline as Alderman Ward 1.
Curt Buerck as Alderman Ward 2.
Clinton Rice as Alderman Ward 3.
Filing will remain open until December 30, 2025, at 5 p.m.