Faulkner County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
38 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 28 Faulkner County races, led by the Faulkner County Judge contest.
County offices
JudgeAllen Dodson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Allen Dodson (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Judge.
Allen Dodson Republican Incumbent
Allen Dodson is the Faulkner County Judge, a seventh-generation county resident and attorney who previously served as county attorney and as county judge in 2013 and 2014, per the City of Conway. He returned to the office after a decade away, per the same profile. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Allen Dodson is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official September 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageSheriffChad Wooley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chad Wooley (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Sheriff.
Chad Wooley Republican
Chad Wooley is chief deputy of the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office, per the sheriff's office. He was born and raised in the county, joined as a reserve deputy in January 2006, worked patrol, criminal investigations and the Special Response Team, and has been chief deputy under Sheriff Tim Ryals, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Chad Wooley is unopposed for the seat in November 2026, per the county's official September 2026 general-election candidate list. He filed without an incumbency mark on the Association of Arkansas Counties' December 2025 pre-primary list; the county government website currently names Tim Ryals as the sitting sheriff, so Wooley is not the incumbent.
Full race pageClerkMargaret Darter (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Margaret Darter (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Clerk.
Margaret Darter Republican Incumbent
Margaret Darter is the Faulkner County Clerk, per the county's clerk page. The clerk is the county's official bookkeeper and clerk for the county and probate courts, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Margaret Darter is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official September 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageCircuit ClerkNancy Eastham (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nancy Eastham (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Circuit Clerk.
Nancy Eastham Republican Incumbent
Nancy Eastham is a lifetime Faulkner County resident who has worked in the Circuit Clerk's Office for 28 years, including as chief deputy clerk from 2007 until she took office as clerk on January 1, 2023, per the county's official profile. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Nancy Eastham is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official September 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageTreasurerScott Sanson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Scott Sanson (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Treasurer.
Scott Sanson Republican Incumbent
Scott Sanson is the Faulkner County Treasurer, per the county's treasurer page. The treasurer is the county's disbursement officer, responsible for custody and disbursement of county funds, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Scott Sanson is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official September 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageCollectorSherry Koonce (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sherry Koonce (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Collector.
Sherry Koonce Republican Incumbent
Sherry Koonce is the incumbent Faulkner County Collector, per the county government's website. She is unopposed for reelection in the November 2026 general election, per Vote Faulkner County's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sherry Koonce.
Sherry Koonce is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official September 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageAssessorKrissy Lewis (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Krissy Lewis (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Assessor.
Krissy Lewis Republican Incumbent
Krissy Lewis is the incumbent Faulkner County Assessor, per the county government's website. She is unopposed for reelection in the November 2026 general election, per Vote Faulkner County's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Krissy Lewis.
Krissy Lewis is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official September 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageCoronerNonpartisan race · Jessica Freeman
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jessica Freeman is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Coroner.
Jessica Freeman Nonpartisan Incumbent
Jessica Freeman is the incumbent Faulkner County Coroner, per the county government's website. She is unopposed for reelection in the November 2026 general election, per Vote Faulkner County's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jessica Freeman.
Jessica Freeman is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official September 2026 general-election candidate list. Her party affiliation was not printed with her name on the Association of Arkansas Counties' December 2025 pre-primary list (every other county's coroner entry carried a party letter) and is not stated on the county coroner's office page; it could not be verified within this county's research budget.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 1Justin Knight (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Justin Knight (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 1.
Justin Knight Republican Incumbent
Justin Knight is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 1, per the county's Quorum Court roster. He is unopposed for reelection in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Justin Knight.
Justin Knight is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official general-election candidate list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 2Maree Coats (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Maree Coats (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 2.
Maree Coats Republican Incumbent
Maree Coats is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 2, per the county's Quorum Court roster. She is unopposed for reelection in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Maree Coats.
Maree Coats is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official general-election candidate list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 3John Allison III (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Allison III (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 3.
John Allison III Republican Incumbent
John Allison III is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 3, per the county's Quorum Court roster. He is unopposed for reelection in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John Allison III.
John Allison III is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official general-election candidate list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 4Samuel Strain (R) · Samantha Womack (D)
Samuel Strain (Republican) and Samantha Womack (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 4.
Samuel Strain Republican Incumbent
Samuel Strain is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 4, per the county's Quorum Court roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Samuel Strain.
Samantha Womack Democratic
Samantha Womack appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 4, 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 Samantha Womack.
Incumbent Samuel Strain (R) faces Samantha Womack (D) in November 2026; both were unopposed in their respective March 3, 2026 party primaries, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' pre-primary candidate list and the county's official March 2026 primary results report.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 5Jonny Tyler (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jonny Tyler (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 5.
Jonny Tyler Republican Incumbent
Jonny Tyler is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 5, per the county's Quorum Court roster. He is unopposed for reelection in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jonny Tyler.
Jonny Tyler is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official general-election candidate list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 6Tyler Lachowsky (R) · Chad Curran (D)
Tyler Lachowsky (Republican) and Chad Curran (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 6.
Tyler Lachowsky Republican Incumbent
Tyler Lachowsky is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 6, per the county's Quorum Court roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tyler Lachowsky.
Chad Curran Democratic
Chad Curran appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 6, 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 Chad Curran.
Incumbent Tyler Lachowsky (R) faces Chad Curran (D) in November 2026; both were unopposed in their respective March 3, 2026 party primaries, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' pre-primary candidate list and the county's official March 2026 primary results report. Lachowsky and Curran also ran against each other in the November 2024 general election, per thecabin.net.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 7Tyler Pearson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tyler Pearson (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 7.
Tyler Pearson Democratic Incumbent
Pearson is named as the Justice of the Peace for District 7 on the county's current Quorum Court roster, per Faulkner County Quorum Court roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tyler Pearson.
Tyler Pearson is unopposed for November 2026, per the county's official general-election candidate list. The county's Quorum Court roster page currently names Pearson as the District 7 member.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 8Jason Lyon (R) · Hannah Hanshaw (D)
Jason Lyon (Republican) and Hannah Hanshaw (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 8.
Jason Lyon Republican Incumbent
Jason Lyon is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 8, per the county's Quorum Court roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jason Lyon.
Hannah Hanshaw Democratic
Hannah Hanshaw moved to Conway in 2014 for college, holds bachelor's degrees in philosophy and political science and a master's degree in college student personnel administration from the University of Central Arkansas, and has worked full time at UCA for eight years, per her campaign site. She has served as a poll worker and supervisor since 2018, per the same site.
Incumbent Jason Lyon (R) faces Hannah Hanshaw (D) in November 2026; both were unopposed in their respective March 3, 2026 party primaries, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' pre-primary candidate list and the county's official March 2026 primary results report.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 9Kris Kendrick (R) · Johnny Passmore (D)
Kris Kendrick (Republican) and Johnny Passmore (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 9.
Kris Kendrick Republican Incumbent
Kris Kendrick is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 9, per the county's Quorum Court roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kris Kendrick.
Johnny Passmore Democratic
Johnny Passmore is a lifelong Faulkner County resident who has taught in three Faulkner County school districts for 16 years, per his campaign site. He has also worked as a Realtor in the county for five years, per his campaign site.
Incumbent Kris Kendrick (R) faces Johnny Passmore (D) in November 2026; both were unopposed in their respective March 3, 2026 party primaries, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' pre-primary candidate list and the county's official March 2026 primary results report.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 10Andy Shock (R) · Charles Ruple (D)
Andy Shock (Republican) and Charles Ruple (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 10.
Andy Shock Republican Incumbent
Andy Shock serves on the Faulkner County Quorum Court's Courts and Public Safety and Personnel committees, per the county's committee page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Charles Ruple Democratic
Charles Ruple appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 10, 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 Charles Ruple.
Incumbent Andy Shock (R) received 543 votes to Harley Mifflin's 222 votes in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, per the county's official unofficial results report. Shock faces Charles Ruple (D), who was unopposed in the Democratic primary, in November 2026.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 11Joyia Yorgey (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joyia Yorgey (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 11.
Joyia Yorgey Democratic
Joyia Yorgey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Open seat: the current District 11 member, Nancy Graddy, is not a candidate in 2026, per the county's Quorum Court roster and the official general-election candidate list. Joyia Yorgey is unopposed for the seat in November 2026.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 12Eden Roberts (R) · Lauralee Wilcox (D)
Eden Roberts (Republican) and Lauralee Wilcox (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 12.
Eden Roberts Republican Incumbent
- Continuing to secure funding for county services such as the Faulkner County Animal Shelter
- Working to keep property taxes from rising, including through her role on the county Equalization Board
Per the campaign site.
About Eden Roberts
Eden Roberts is a licensed realtor with Coldwell Banker, per her campaign site. She was appointed to the Faulkner County Quorum Court in 2023 and currently serves on the Faulkner County Equalization Board as the county judge's appointee, per the same source.
Lauralee Wilcox Democratic
Lauralee Wilcox appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner 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 Lauralee Wilcox.
Eden Roberts received 810 votes to David Meeks's 458 votes in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, per the county's official unofficial results report. Roberts faces Lauralee Wilcox (D), who was unopposed in the Democratic primary, in November 2026.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, District 13Jake Moss (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jake Moss (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 13.
Jake Moss Republican Incumbent
Jake Moss is the incumbent Faulkner County Justice of the Peace for District 13, per the county's Quorum Court roster. He is unopposed for reelection in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jake Moss.
Jake Moss is unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the county's official general-election candidate list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Faulkner County is split across 6 Arkansas House districts.
Find your districts by addressArkansas House: 6 districtsDistricts 42, 54, 55, 56, 57, 69
Arkansas House District 42Jeremy Riddle (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeremy Riddle Republican
- Supports the rights of the unborn and Second Amendment rights
- Supports parents' options in choosing what is best for their children's education
- Supports preserving access to health care, especially in rural Arkansas
Per the campaign site.
About Jeremy Riddle
Jeremy Riddle is running for Arkansas House District 42. He is a physical therapist who has owned a medical supply business and currently owns an independent pharmacy, per his campaign site. He served 11 years on the Greenbrier school board, per his campaign site.
Jeremy Riddle (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 42; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Stephen Meeks, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.
Full race pageArkansas House District 54Doug Corbitt (D) · Mary Bentley (R)
Doug Corbitt Democratic
Doug Corbitt is a professor at the University of Central Arkansas, per Arkansas Times. He is running for District 54 in Perry County, per Arkansas Times. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Mary Bentley Republican Incumbent

Mary Bentley owns and has led Bentley Plastics in Perryville as CEO since 2000, per arkansashouse.org. She previously practiced for over a decade in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Arkansas Children's Hospital and is serving her sixth term in the Arkansas House, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Doug Corbitt (Democratic), Mary Bentley (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 54. Mary Bentley is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.
Full race pageArkansas House District 55Cynthia Nations (D) · Matt Brown (R)
Cynthia Nations Democratic
Cynthia Nations is a teacher in Conway, per Arkansas Advocate. She is running for District 55, per Arkansas Advocate. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Matt Brown Republican Incumbent

Matt Brown is an attorney practicing in Conway, per arkansashouse.org. He previously served as Justice of the Peace for Faulkner County and is serving his second term in the Arkansas House, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Cynthia Nations (Democratic), Matt Brown (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 55. Matt Brown is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.
Full race pageArkansas House District 56Mark Brannan (R) · Steve Magie (D)
Mark Brannan Republican
Mark Brannan is a U.S. Navy veteran from Conway who has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America and local small business, per arkansasonline.com. He is running for District 56, which includes portions of Faulkner County, per arkansasonline.com. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Steve Magie Democratic

Steve Magie is a physician representing the Conway area, per arkansashouse.org. He is serving his seventh term in the Arkansas House, representing part of Faulkner County, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Mark Brannan (Republican), Steve Magie (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 56. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Stephen Magie, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.
Full race pageArkansas House District 57Cameron Cooper (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Cameron Cooper Republican Incumbent

Cameron Cooper is a behavioral health consultant at Pathfinder, Inc., and owns Cooper Farm and Cooper Lawn Care, per arkansashouse.org. He previously served seven terms as White County Justice of the Peace and is serving his fourth term in the Arkansas House, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Cameron Cooper (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 57; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Cameron Cooper is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.
Full race pageArkansas House District 69Dean Hunter (D) · David Ray (R)
Dean Hunter Democratic
- Wants government that treats the district as a community of neighbors rather than lines on a map.
- Does not accept corporate donations and says he is accountable only to constituents.
Per the campaign site.
About Dean Hunter
Dean Hunter is a veterinarian from Maumelle running for Arkansas House District 69 in his first bid for office, per his campaign site. He says he wants to treat the district as a community of neighbors and encourage voter turnout.
David Ray Republican Incumbent
- lowering the state income tax burden
- support for veterans
- job creation and workforce training
Per the campaign site.
About David Ray

David Ray is a consultant and communications strategist representing District 69 in the Arkansas House, per the Arkansas General Assembly. He serves as House Majority Leader and chairs the State Agencies Constitutional Issues Subcommittee, per arkleg.state.ar.us.
Dean Hunter (Democratic), David Ray (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 69. David Ray is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.
Full race pageArkansas Senate District 24Missy Thomas Irvin (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Missy Thomas Irvin Republican Incumbent

Missy Thomas Irvin works with her husband as Marketing Director of Irvin-Dibrell Clinic in Mountain View, per her official Arkansas Senate biography. She represents Senate District 24 and was first elected in 2010, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Missy Thomas Irvin (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 24; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Missy Thomas Irvin is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.
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