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Washington County, Arkansas

Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14

2 candidates are tracked for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jimm Garlock and Gary Ricker. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jimm Garlock (Democratic), Gary Ricker (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Gary Ricker is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

What this office does

Justice of the peace (quorum court member). In Arkansas, justices of the peace are the members of the quorum court, the county's legislative body. They adopt the county budget, set the county property tax rate, pass county ordinances and fill certain vacancies. Each justice represents one district, and the county judge presides over the court. This is not a court that hears cases.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Gary Ricker, is on the ballot.

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Jimm Garlock

Democratic

Biography

Jimm Garlock appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14, 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 Jimm Garlock.

Gary Ricker

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Gary Ricker is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 14, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Gary Ricker.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jimm Garlock and Gary Ricker. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14 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 Washington County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jimm Garlock, full profileGary Ricker, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office