Miller County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
24 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 22 Miller County races, led by the Miller County Judge contest.
County offices
JudgeLynn McDowell (R) · Ulysses Brewer (D)
Lynn McDowell Republican
Lynn McDowell has served Miller County for more than 35 years, including as a justice of the peace, and currently serves as chief security officer for Miller and Lafayette counties, per the Texarkana Gazette. He won the Republican nomination for Miller County judge in a March 31, 2026 runoff and faces Democrat Ulysses Brewer in November, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lynn McDowell.
Ulysses Brewer Democratic
Ulysses Brewer represents Ward 4 on the Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors and has served as the city's rotating assistant mayor, per the Texarkana Gazette. He is the Democratic nominee for Miller County judge and faces Republican Lynn McDowell in November, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ulysses Brewer.
Lynn McDowell (Republican), Ulysses Brewer (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Judge, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageAssessorJoyce Dennington (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joyce Dennington Republican Incumbent
Joyce Dennington is the sitting Miller County Assessor and the Republican nominee for reelection, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Joyce Dennington.
Joyce Dennington (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Assessor, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageCircuit ClerkPenny Kilcrease (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Penny Kilcrease Republican Incumbent
Penny Kilcrease is the sitting Miller County Circuit Clerk and the Republican nominee for reelection, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Penny Kilcrease.
Penny Kilcrease (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Circuit Clerk, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageCollectorLaura Bates (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Laura Bates Republican Incumbent
Laura Bates is the sitting Miller County Collector and the Republican nominee for reelection, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Laura Bates.
Laura Bates (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Collector, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageCoronerBrad Thomas (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brad Thomas Republican
Brad Thomas is the Republican nominee for Miller County Coroner, running unopposed in the March 2026 primary, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brad Thomas.
Brad Thomas (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Coroner, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageClerkStephanie Harvin (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stephanie Harvin Republican Incumbent
Stephanie Harvin is the sitting Miller County Clerk and the Republican nominee for reelection, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Stephanie Harvin.
Stephanie Harvin (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Clerk, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 1Judy Wilson (R) · Eric Darden (Independent)
Judy Wilson Republican Incumbent
Judy Wilson has served as the District 1 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Judy Wilson.
Eric Darden Independent
Eric Darden is running as an independent candidate for the District 1 seat on the Miller County Quorum Court, a race he also ran in during the 2024 general election, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Eric Darden.
Judy Wilson (Republican), Eric Darden (Independent) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 1, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Judy Wilson is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 2Adger Smith (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Adger Smith Republican Incumbent
Adger Smith has served as the District 2 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Adger Smith.
Adger Smith (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 2, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 3Ethan Eppinette (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ethan Eppinette Republican Incumbent
Ethan Eppinette has served as the District 3 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ethan Eppinette.
Ethan Eppinette (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 3, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 4Carl Standridge (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carl Standridge Republican Incumbent
Carl Standridge has served as the District 4 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Carl Standridge.
Carl Standridge (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 4, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 5Ernest Keck (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ernest Keck Republican Incumbent
Ernest Keck has served as the District 5 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ernest Keck.
Ernest Keck (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 5, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 6Craig Harland (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Craig Harland Republican
Craig Harland is listed as a Republican candidate for the open District 6 seat on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. No verifiable biographical information was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Craig Harland.
Craig Harland (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 6, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 7Larry East (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Larry East Republican Incumbent
Larry East has served as the District 7 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Larry East.
Larry East (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 7, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 8Michael Rayburn (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Rayburn Republican
Michael Rayburn ran against sitting District 8 justice of the peace Robbie Hines in the March 2026 Republican primary election for this Miller County Quorum Court seat, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Rayburn.
Michael Rayburn (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 8, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 9Howdy Smith (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Howdy Smith Republican Incumbent
Howdy Smith has served as the District 9 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Howdy Smith.
Howdy Smith (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 9, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 10Jimmy Cowart (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jimmy Cowart Republican Incumbent
Jimmy Cowart has served as the District 10 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jimmy Cowart.
Jimmy Cowart (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 10, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 11Rodney Watkins (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rodney Watkins Republican Incumbent
Rodney Watkins has served as the District 11 justice of the peace on the Miller County Quorum Court, per the county's official website. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Rodney Watkins.
Rodney Watkins (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Justice of the Peace District 11, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageSheriffWayne Easley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wayne Easley Republican Incumbent
Wayne Easley is the sitting Miller County Sheriff and the Republican nominee for reelection, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Wayne Easley.
Wayne Easley (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Sheriff, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageTreasurerTeresa Reed (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Teresa Reed Republican Incumbent
Teresa Reed is the sitting Miller County Treasurer and the Republican nominee for reelection, per the Texarkana Gazette. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Teresa Reed.
Teresa Reed (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miller County Treasurer, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Miller County is split across 3 Arkansas House districts.
Find your districts by addressArkansas House: 3 districtsDistricts 88, 99, 100
Arkansas House District 88Dolly Henley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dolly Henley Republican Incumbent
Dolly Henley is retired from public administration and represents District 88 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. She is serving her first term as of the 2025 session, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Dolly Henley (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 88; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Dolly Henley 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 99Beth Anne Rankin Baker (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Beth Anne Rankin Baker Republican
Beth Anne Rankin Baker is a former policy adviser and director of state-federal affairs for Gov. Mike Huckabee running for the open Arkansas House District 99 seat, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. No campaign website was found for her as of September 2026.
Beth Anne Rankin Baker (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 99; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Lane Jean, 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 100Carol Dalby (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carol Dalby Republican Incumbent
Carol Dalby is an attorney representing District 100 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. First elected in 2017, she chairs the House Judiciary Committee and serves on the Texarkana, Arkansas School District #7 Board of Trustees, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Carol Dalby (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 100; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Carol Dalby 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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