Pulaski County, Arkansas

Pulaski County Sheriff

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

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Eric Higgins won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over challenger James Wheeler, a Pulaski County deputy, and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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

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Eric Higgins

Democratic

Top priorities

Expanding re-entry programs that help formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society
Strengthening community partnerships, including food distribution and resource programs
Ensuring deputies have adequate training and resources for public safety

Per Arkansas Times, reelection campaign announcement.

Biography

Eric Higgins is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement who previously served as Assistant Chief of Police with the Little Rock Police Department before being elected Pulaski County Sheriff in 2018, per Arkansas Times. He holds degrees from Liberty University in government/business and executive leadership/counseling, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Eric Higgins.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pulaski County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Pulaski 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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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Eric Higgins, full profile Official Arkansas election office