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Benton County, Arkansas

Benton County Justice of the Peace, District 12

One candidate is tracked for Benton County Justice of the Peace, District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Good Rissler. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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

What this office does

Justice of the peace (quorum court member). In Arkansas, justices of the peace are the members of the quorum court, the county's legislative body. They adopt the county budget, set the county property tax rate, pass county ordinances and fill certain vacancies. Each justice represents one district, and the county judge presides over the court. This is not a court that hears cases.

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

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John Good Rissler

Republican

Biography

John Good Rissler appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Justice of the Peace, District 12, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John Good Rissler.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Benton County Justice of the Peace, District 12 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Benton County Justice of the Peace, District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Good Rissler. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Benton County Justice of the Peace, District 12 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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Candidate profiles
John Good Rissler, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office