Saline County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
41 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 30 Saline County races, led by the Saline County Judge contest.
County offices
JudgeMatt Brumley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matt Brumley
Matt Brumley is the incumbent Saline County Judge, per the Saline County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Matt Brumley.
Matt Brumley (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Judge, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageAssessorJustin Tittle (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Justin Tittle
Justin Tittle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Justin Tittle.
Justin Tittle (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Assessor, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageCircuit ClerkMyka Bono Sample (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Myka Bono Sample
Myka Bono Sample is the incumbent Saline County Circuit Clerk, per the Saline County government website. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Myka Bono Sample.
Myka Bono Sample (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline 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 pageCollectorJennifer Carter (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer Carter
Jennifer Carter is the incumbent Saline County Collector, per the Saline County government website. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jennifer Carter.
Jennifer Carter (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Collector, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageCoronerKevin Cleghorn (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kevin Cleghorn
Kevin Cleghorn is the incumbent Saline County Coroner, in office since January 2015, per the Saline County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kevin Cleghorn.
Kevin Cleghorn (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Coroner, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageClerkTrevor Villines (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Trevor Villines
Trevor Villines is Saline County's communications director and a Benton City Council member running unopposed as the Republican nominee for County Clerk, per the Benton Courier. The current County Clerk, Doug Curtis, is not seeking reelection, per the Saline County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Trevor Villines.
Trevor Villines (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Clerk, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 1Pat Bisbee (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Pat Bisbee
Pat Bisbee is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 1, per the Saline County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Pat Bisbee.
Pat Bisbee (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 1, 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 2Wilson Hatcher (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wilson Hatcher
Wilson Hatcher is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 2, per the Saline County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Wilson Hatcher.
Wilson Hatcher (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline 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 3Carlton Billingsley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carlton Billingsley
Carlton Billingsley is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 3, per the Saline County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Carlton Billingsley.
Carlton Billingsley (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline 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 4Christian Bearden (D) · Keith Kellum (R)
Christian Bearden
Christian Bearden appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Christian Bearden.
Keith Kellum
Keith Kellum is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 4, per the Saline County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Keith Kellum.
Christian Bearden (Democratic), Keith Kellum (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 4, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Keith Kellum is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 5Adam Davis (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Adam Davis
Adam Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Adam Davis.
Adam Davis (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 5, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 6Rick Bellinger (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rick Bellinger
Rick Bellinger is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 6, per the Saline County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rick Bellinger.
Rick Bellinger (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 6, 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 7Josh Curtis (R) · Jazsmine Young (D)
Josh Curtis
Josh Curtis is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 7, per the Saline County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Josh Curtis.
Jazsmine Young
Jazsmine Young appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jazsmine Young.
Josh Curtis (Republican), Jazsmine Young (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 7, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Josh Curtis is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 8Justin Payne (D) · Josh Turner (R) · Jacob Stone (Libertarian)
Justin Payne
Justin Payne appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Justin Payne.
Josh Turner
Josh Turner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Josh Turner.
Jacob Stone
Jacob Stone appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jacob Stone.
Justin Payne (Democratic), Josh Turner (Republican), Jacob Stone (Libertarian) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 8, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 9CJ Engel (R) · Andrea “Andy” Hillis (D)
CJ Engel
CJ Engel is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 9, per the Saline County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for CJ Engel.
Andrea “Andy” Hillis
Top priorities
- Financial accountability and transparency in county resource management
- Affordability for families
- Establishing Saline County Animal Services
Per the Benton Courier candidate column.
About Andrea “Andy” Hillis
Andrea "Andy" Hillis is the director of customer care for a Fortune 200 international distribution company, with more than 20 years in accounting, finance and operations and an MBA, per her March 10, 2026 Benton Courier column. She lives in Benton and volunteers with the Lions Club, World Services for the Blind and Midtown Backpack Ministry, per the same column. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Andrea “Andy” Hillis.
CJ Engel (Republican), Andrea “Andy” Hillis (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 9, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. CJ Engel is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 10Jim Whitley (R) · D. Brent Carroll (D)
Jim Whitley
Jim Whitley is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 10, per the Saline County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jim Whitley.
D. Brent Carroll
D. Brent Carroll appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for D. Brent Carroll.
Jim Whitley (Republican), D. Brent Carroll (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 10, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Jim Whitley is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 11Clint Chism (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Clint Chism
Clint Chism is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 11, per the Saline County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Clint Chism.
Clint Chism (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline 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 pageJustice of the Peace District 12George Wyrick (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
George Wyrick
George Wyrick spent more than 50 years in the marble business before retiring and was appointed to a Saline County Quorum Court seat by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in February 2024, per the Benton Courier. He is now the Republican nominee for Justice of the Peace District 12; the district's current officeholder is Stephanie Johnson, per the Saline County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for George Wyrick.
George Wyrick (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 12, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 13Karen Crowson (R) · Debra Fuller (D)
Karen Crowson
Karen Crowson is the incumbent Saline County Justice of the Peace for District 13, per the Saline County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Karen Crowson.
Debra Fuller
Debra Fuller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 13, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Debra Fuller.
Karen Crowson (Republican), Debra Fuller (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Justice of the Peace District 13, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Karen Crowson is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageSheriffDustin Robertson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dustin Robertson
Top priorities
- Says his priorities are accessibility and accountability, calling for law enforcement to be transparent and responsive to the community
- Wants to complete a balanced animal control ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county
- Prioritizes completing the county's detention center project and adding rapid DNA testing technology
Per the campaign site.
About Dustin Robertson
Dustin Robertson is the Saline County Chief Deputy Sheriff and Republican nominee for Sheriff, with 31 years at the Little Rock Police Department before rising to major, per the Benton Courier. The current sheriff is not seeking reelection; this is an open seat.
Dustin Robertson (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline County Sheriff, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageTreasurerHolly Payne (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Holly Payne
Holly Payne is the incumbent Saline County Treasurer, per the Saline County government website. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Holly Payne.
Holly Payne (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline 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.
Saline County is split across 9 Arkansas Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressArkansas Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 7, 16
Arkansas Senate District 7Alan Clark (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Alan Clark
Alan Clark of Lonsdale has served on the board of directors of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association and is a past president of the Mid-America Lumberman's Association, per his official Arkansas Senate biography. He represents Senate District 7 and was elected to the Senate in 2012, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Alan Clark (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 7; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Alan Clark 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 Senate District 16Joshua Irby (D) · Rodney Wright (R)
Joshua Irby
Top priorities
- local control over community decisions
- individual freedom paired with civic responsibility
- infrastructure investment
Per the campaign site.
About Joshua Irby
Joshua Irby is a corporate security professional running for Arkansas Senate District 16, per the campaign site, with over 15 years of experience beginning as a foot patrol officer and rising to manage global security intelligence for a Fortune 500 company. Irby moved from Little Rock to Bryant in 2022.
Rodney Wright
Rodney Wright is the Saline County Sheriff and cites more than three decades of public service, per the Benton Courier, in his bid for the open Senate District 16 seat. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Joshua Irby (Democratic), Rodney Wright (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 16. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Kim Hammer, 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: 7 districtsDistricts 29, 54, 78, 81, 82, 83, 92
Arkansas House District 29Deonna Morgan (D) · Rick McClure (R)
Deonna Morgan
Deonna Morgan is the Democratic candidate for Arkansas House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Rick McClure
Rick McClure is serving his third term in the Arkansas House, representing portions of Hot Spring and Saline counties from Malvern, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Deonna Morgan (Democratic), Rick McClure (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 29. Rick McClure 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 54Doug Corbitt (D) · Mary Bentley (R)
Doug Corbitt
Doug Corbitt is a professor at the University of Central Arkansas, per Arkansas Times. He is running for District 54 in Perry County, per Arkansas Times. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Mary Bentley
Mary Bentley owns and has led Bentley Plastics in Perryville as CEO since 2000, per arkansashouse.org. She previously practiced for over a decade in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Arkansas Children's Hospital and is serving her sixth term in the Arkansas House, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Doug Corbitt (Democratic), Mary Bentley (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 54. Mary Bentley 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 78Keith Brooks (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Keith Brooks
Top priorities
- pro-life policy, including co-sponsoring the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act
- education freedom, including sponsoring legislation on reading instruction and parental choice
- Second Amendment rights
Per the campaign site.
About Keith Brooks
Keith Brooks is the Republican State Representative for Arkansas House District 78, first elected in 2020, per his campaign site. He owns an insurance agency in Saline County and is a graduate of Harding University with an MBA.
Keith Brooks (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 78; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Keith Brooks 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 81Gina Thomas-Littlejohn (D) · RJ Hawk (R)
Gina Thomas-Littlejohn
Top priorities
- Wants affordable healthcare and childcare and support for veterans.
- Wants stricter animal control laws and rules.
Per the campaign site.
About Gina Thomas-Littlejohn
Gina Thomas-Littlejohn is a small business owner and former Alexander City Council member running for Arkansas House District 81, per the Benton Courier. She is active in church and community service, including assisting veterans. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
RJ Hawk
RJ Hawk represents District 81 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. He is serving his second term as of 2025 and is vice-chair of Legislative Joint Auditing, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Gina Thomas-Littlejohn (Democratic), RJ Hawk (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 81. RJ Hawk 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 82Tony Furman (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tony Furman
Top priorities
- lower taxes
- stronger schools
- safer communities
Per the campaign site.
About Tony Furman
Tony Furman is a Realtor representing District 82 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. First elected in 2021, he chairs the Aging and Legislative Affairs Children and Youth Subcommittee, per arkleg.state.ar.us.
Tony Furman (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 82; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Tony Furman 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 83Paul Childress (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Paul Childress
Paul Childress is a senior vice president of sales representing District 83 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. He is serving his first term as of the 2025 session and chairs the Public Transportation and Rail Subcommittee, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Paul Childress (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 83; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Paul Childress 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 92Dawn Creekmore (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dawn Creekmore
Top priorities
- Points to her past focus on child advocacy, domestic violence prevention and governmental transparency as a record she would build on.
Per the campaign site.
About Dawn Creekmore
Dawn Creekmore is a mortgage and loan advisor for Peoples Bank running for the open Arkansas House District 92 seat, per Deltaplex News. She previously served in the Arkansas House from 2005 to 2011 and later on the Saline County Quorum Court. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Dawn Creekmore (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 92; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Julie Mayberry, 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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