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Benton County, Arkansas

Benton County Circuit Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Benton County Circuit Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda DeShields. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brenda DeShields is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' post-primary candidate list.

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Arkansas › Benton County › Benton County Circuit Clerk

Brenda DeShields

Republican

Biography

Brenda DeShields is the incumbent Benton County Circuit Clerk, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 candidate list. She is unopposed for reelection in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brenda DeShields.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Benton County Circuit Clerk in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Benton County Circuit Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda DeShields. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Benton County Circuit Clerk election in Arkansas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Arkansas are on the Arkansas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Benton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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