Riakos Adams – official candidate photo
Killeen, TX 2026 Municipal Election

Riakos Adams

Running for Mayor of Killeen, Texas

Executive summary

Riakos L. Adams is a retired United States Army Major, disabled veteran, and public servant who is currently running for the Mayor of Killeen, Texas. After a 22-year military career, Adams became deeply involved in local civic leadership. His political career in Killeen includes appointments to the City Council in 2022 and 2023, and an election as an At-Large council member in 2024. He is currently running for Mayor in the upcoming election.

May 2, 2026 Election Results

  • Total Votes: 934
  • Vote Percentage: 20.62%
  • Absentee: 87
  • Early Voting: 538
  • Election Day: 309

Public service timeline

Sources: Killeen City Council Staff Directory (https://www.killeentexas.gov/Directory.aspx?did=7); align dates with city secretary filings and council minutes.

  • Career — U.S. Army — Retired Major; 22 years of military service.
  • 2022–2023 — Appointed to Killeen City Council (per official directory).
  • 2024 — Elected At-Large council member (per official directory).
  • 2025 — Served as Mayor Pro Tem (per official directory: “Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember at Large”).
  • May 2, 2026 — Candidate for Mayor on the general-election ballot.