Saline County, Arkansas

Saline County Sheriff

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

About this race

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.

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

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Dustin Robertson

Republican

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Saline County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Saline 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.

How do I see my exact Saline County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Dustin Robertson, full profile Official Arkansas election office