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Garland County, Arkansas

Garland County Justice of the Peace - District 13

One candidate is tracked for Garland County Justice of the Peace - District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ralph Edds. Candidate information follows official Garland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Ralph Edds is unopposed on the November ballot, per the certified candidate filing list.

What this office does

Justice of the peace (quorum court member). In Arkansas, justices of the peace are the members of the quorum court, the county's legislative body. They adopt the county budget, set the county property tax rate, pass county ordinances and fill certain vacancies. Each justice represents one district, and the county judge presides over the court. This is not a court that hears cases.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ralph Edds

Republican

Biography

Ralph Edds is a retired educator who served as teacher, coach and principal and has been pastor of First Baptist Church of Hot Springs Village since 2001, per the county's Quorum Court page. He served seven years on the Garland County Election Commission, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Garland County Justice of the Peace - District 13 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Garland County Justice of the Peace - District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ralph Edds. Candidate information follows official Garland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Garland County Justice of the Peace - District 13 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 Garland County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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