Crawford County, Arkansas

Crawford County Judge

One candidate is tracked for Crawford County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Keith. Candidate information follows official Crawford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Keith (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Crawford County Judge, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

What this office does

County judge (county executive). In Texas and a few other states the county judge is the county's chief executive and presides over the commissioners court, the county's governing board. The office prepares the budget, runs county administration and emergency management and, in smaller counties, still hears some probate and misdemeanor matters. It is an administrative office more than a courtroom one.

This race. Every voter in Crawford County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Chris Keith, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Chris Keith

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Chris Keith is the Republican nominee for re-election as Crawford County Judge and the incumbent, per the county government website. Before taking office, Keith spent 23 years with the county highway department, including 16 years as road superintendent, per the county website, which also describes him as active on community boards working to improve Crawford County. No campaign website was found for Keith as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Keith.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Crawford County Judge in 2026?

When is the Crawford County Judge 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.

How do I see my exact Crawford County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

Cross-check with the official Arkansas election office, or see the full Crawford County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Crawford County ballot

24 tracked races in Crawford County, Arkansas. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Crawford County Circuit Clerk Crawford County Collector Crawford County Coroner See all 24 Crawford County races

Candidate profiles

Chris Keith, full profile Official Arkansas election office