One candidate is tracked for Faulkner County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Wooley. Candidate information follows official Faulkner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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 Faulkner County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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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.
Who is running for Faulkner County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Faulkner County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Wooley. Candidate information follows official Faulkner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Faulkner 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.
How do I see my exact Faulkner County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Faulkner County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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