Debbie Nashking
Running for City Council At-Large
Executive summary
Debbie Ann Nash-King is a public figure and candidate for the Killeen City Council At-Large seat in the May 2, 2026, general election. She previously served as the Mayor of Killeen before resigning on February 17, 2026, to pursue the council position. A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Nash-King has a strong background in social work and human resources, holding a B.A. in Social Work, an M.S. in Human Resources, and an M.S.W. She is also a U.S. Army veteran, having served a four-year tour as a commissioned officer in the Medical Service Corps. Her extensive civic engagement in the Killeen community includes leadership roles and membership in numerous organizations such as the Killeen NAACP, KISD Education Foundation, Killeen Heights Rotary, and the Area Veterans Advisory Committee. Her campaign platform focuses on maintaining a balanced city budget, being ‘tough on crime,’ expanding youth programs, creating jobs for veterans, supporting affordable housing for seniors, and promoting transparency in city government.