On November 4, 2025, the Town of Hot Springs held its municipal election to determine the leadership for the Mayor’s office and three seats on the Board of Aldermen. Following the certification of votes by the Madison County Board of Elections, the official results reflect the community’s selections for the upcoming term.
The election took place during a significant period for the town, as leadership remains focused on long-term infrastructure stability and community development following the regional impacts of Hurricane Helene in late 2024.
Mayoral Election
Incumbent Abby Norton (D) sought re-election and was returned to office with significant support from the electorate. Norton received 176 votes, representing approximately 96% of the total ballots cast for the position.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
| Abby Norton | Democrat | 178 | 96.22% |
| Write-In | N/A | 7 | 3.78% |
Board of Aldermen Results
The race for the Town Board of Aldermen featured seven candidates competing for three open seats. The results indicate a preference for a mix of experienced voices and new representatives to manage the town’s legislative priorities.
The three candidates elected to the Board are:
- Lisa Gahagan (Unaffiliated): 158 votes (28.47%)
- Tammy Shelton (Unaffiliated): 95 votes (17.12%)
- Wendy Stancil (Unaffiliated): 92 votes (16.58%)
The full breakdown of the Board of Aldermen results is as follows:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
| Lisa Gahagan | Unaffiliated | 158 | 28.47% |
| Tammy Shelton | Unaffiliated | 95 | 17.12% |
| Wendy Stancil | Unaffiliated | 92 | 16.58% |
| Andrew Thomas | Unaffiliated | 89 | 16.04% |
| Dan Myers | Unaffiliated | 78 | 14.05% |
| Libby Staude | Unaffiliated | 31 | 5.59% |
| Robin Smith | Republican | 6 | 1.08% |
| Write-In | N/A | 6 | 1.08% |