One candidate is tracked for Crittenden County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Woody Wheeless. Candidate information follows official Crittenden County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Woody Wheeless (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Crittenden County Judge, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
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 Crittenden County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Woody Wheeless is the Republican nominee for re-election as Crittenden County County Judge, per the county's official government website, which lists Woody Wheeless as the current officeholder. No campaign website or additional biographical statement was found for Woody Wheeless 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 Woody Wheeless.
Who is running for Crittenden County Judge in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Crittenden County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Woody Wheeless. Candidate information follows official Crittenden County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Crittenden 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 Crittenden County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Crittenden County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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