Keller voters elect Ross McMullin as mayor

Ross McMullin has been elected mayor of Keller.

With all Tarrant County vote centers reporting on May 2, McMullin had 57.87% of the vote, Ed Prem had 33.77% and Tag Green had 8.37%.

McMullin, the current mayor pro tem and an attorney, ran on public safety, critical infrastructure and protecting taxpayer dollars with what he says is a policy driven approach to governance. McMullin was endorsed by Keller firefighters.

“The residents of Keller delivered a strong message in support of the vision and leadership we have worked so hard to advance over the past six years,” McMullin told the Star-Telegram in a statement. “I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the trust our residents have placed in me to serve as the next Mayor of Keller.

“This victory belongs to our entire community. Together, we will continue keeping Keller safe, family-friendly, fiscally responsible, and one of the best places in Texas to live, work, and raise a family. The best is yet to come.”

Mayor Armin Mizani did not seek reelection and instead is running as a Republican for the House District 98 seat, following Rep. Giovanni Capriglione’s decision not to seek reelection.

Green, a former council member and real estate broker, ran for mayor in 2020. He ran on his experience as a council member, keeping taxes low and economic development. As Keller reaches full build-out, Green wants to grow the local economy by attracting more daytime and weekend visitors to the city.

Green’s Place 4 city council seat is up for special election since he stepped down to run for mayor.

Prem, a military veteran, moved to Keller about eight years ago and has prior leadership experience in the military and at the National Security Agency. Prem ran on improving infrastructure, public safety, uniting the community and fiscal responsibility.

After the initial unofficial results came out Prem told the Star-Telegram he will continue to be engaged in the community through volunteering with the Keller Lions Club, and he appreciates all his supporters.

“I can’t speak to why people voted the way they did,” Prem said. “It’s possible I am the new face, I’m not part of the pipeline, the machine that puts people in there. So I think as a first time no name person getting 33% of the early vote, I did incredibly well.”

During the race, information surfaced about Green’s involvement in a lawsuit in Dallas that alleges he and his company misappropriated around $200,000.

Green addressed the controversy at a candidate forum that was held at Keller Town Hall on April 16.

“I have served this community with character integrity for over eight years, and now I recognize there are those in our city attempting to assassinate my character,” Green said at the forum.

This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM.