General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 · Local and district races
Source: Association of Arkansas Counties, 2026 General Election County & District Officials candidate list (dated April 1, 2026) (secondary source, not the official ballot) (accessed Oct 16, 2026). Names are shown as listed by the source. Which district races you see depends on where you live; check yours at Arkansas VoterView. * = incumbent.
| Office | Candidates |
|---|---|
| County offices | |
| County Judge | Jim Hudson (R)* vs. Jim Wells (I) |
| Sheriff | Tommy Sturgeon (R)* vs. Johnny Oliver (I) |
| Courts & justices of the peace | |
| Justice of the Peace, District 1 | Ron Miller (I)* vs. Corliss McCain (I) |
| Justice of the Peace, District 2 | Bryan Culp (R) vs. Billie C. Pippen (D)* |
| Justice of the Peace, District 8 | Bob Rush (R)* vs. Scott Parker (I) |
Also on every Ashley County ballot: U.S. Senate, Governor, the other statewide offices, legislative and congressional districts, and statewide issues.
The Association of Arkansas Counties compiles this list from county filings; it is not the official ballot. Constables, city races, school races and any later write-ins or withdrawals are not included. Your exact ballot is on Arkansas VoterView (official, Arkansas Secretary of State).
One candidate per seat on the list (write-ins may still be possible).
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