Pope County, Arkansas

Pope County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Pope County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shawn Harris. Candidate information follows official Pope County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

This is an open seat; sitting Sheriff Blake Wilson did not file for re-election, per the Pope County Sheriff's Office's official roster page. Republican Shawn Harris finished ahead of Tony Haley 3,788 votes (51.74%) to 3,461 (47.28%) in the primary, per the Pope County Board of Election Commissioners' official canvass, and is unopposed in November.

What this office does

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 Pope County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Shawn Harris

Republican

Biography

Harris has spent 25 years with the Pope County Sheriff's Office, rising from corrections officer to patrol lieutenant, his current role overseeing patrol deputies, per River Valley Now. He has completed law enforcement leadership and crisis-response training and previously served five years in elected city leadership, per the same report. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Shawn Harris.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pope County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Pope 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.

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Candidate roster from official Pope County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Shawn Harris, full profile Official Arkansas election office