One candidate is tracked for Benton County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shawn Holloway. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Sheriff Shawn Holloway (R), in office since 2017, faced no primary opponent. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported in November 2025 that independent Colin Cope, 30, a first-time candidate who had previously run unsuccessfully for Rogers City Council, filed to challenge Holloway in the fall general election. However, Holloway is the only candidate listed for sheriff on the Association of Arkansas Counties' post-primary candidate list (updated April 1, 2026) and on the Benton County Republican Party's November 2026 ballot guide; it could not be confirmed within this county's research budget whether Cope's independent candidacy was ultimately certified for the November ballot, so he is not listed here as a candidate. This should be re-verified against the county's own certified general-election list before publication.
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Benton County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Shawn Holloway has served as Benton County Sheriff since 2017, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He is unopposed for reelection on the county's current general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Shawn Holloway.
Who is running for Benton County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Benton County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shawn Holloway. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Benton County Sheriff 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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