One candidate is tracked for Sebastian County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Hotz. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steve Hotz (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sebastian County Judge, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
County judge (county executive). In Texas and a few other states the county judge is the county's chief executive and presides over the commissioners court, the county's governing board. The office prepares the budget, runs county administration and emergency management and, in smaller counties, still hears some probate and misdemeanor matters. It is an administrative office more than a courtroom one.
This race. Every voter in Sebastian County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Steve Hotz, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Steve Hotz is the incumbent Sebastian County Judge, per the county's official website. He held onto the seat with a wide margin in the 2026 primary, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Steve Hotz.
Who is running for Sebastian County Judge in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Sebastian County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Hotz. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Sebastian County Judge 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 Sebastian County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Sebastian County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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