Jefferson County, Arkansas

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Circuit Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Connie Compton. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Connie Compton (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Circuit Clerk, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

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

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Connie Compton

Democratic

Biography

Connie Compton is the Democratic nominee for Jefferson County Circuit Clerk. She serves on the Watson Chapel School Board and has more than 25 years of experience in the legal field, including as a deputy district court clerk and as lead case coordinator for the county prosecuting attorney's office, per the Pine Bluff Commercial. She was endorsed by retiring Circuit Clerk Flora Cook-Bishop, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Connie Compton.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jefferson County Circuit Clerk in 2026?

When is the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk 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 Jefferson 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.

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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Connie Compton, full profile Official Arkansas election office