Washington County, Arkansas

Washington County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for Washington County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hayden Hill and William Chesser. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Hayden Hill (Republican), William Chesser (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Treasurer, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Washington County votes on this seat.

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Hayden Hill

Republican

Top priorities

Pledges fiscal transparency, saying the office should operate "with open books and clear, accessible reporting."
Commits to ensuring every county fund is properly accounted for and allocated
Emphasizes support for county employees as part of a strong county government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hayden Hill is the Chief Deputy Treasurer for Washington County, running as the Republican nominee for Treasurer, per his campaign site. He has 8 years of county government experience, including 4 years in the Treasurer's office, per his campaign site.

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William Chesser

Democratic

Top priorities

Argues the Treasurer's office "shouldn't be a family matter" and should answer directly to voters as independent oversight
Emphasizes fiscal precision and accountability with public money, drawing on his budget and payroll management experience
Highlights that a large share of property tax dollars fund public schools and stresses timely distribution to those institutions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

William Chesser is a Washington County public school teacher of 18 years, currently teaching science at Fayetteville Virtual Academy, running as the Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, per his campaign site. He has also co-founded a land-planning firm and served on the Fayetteville Planning Commission, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington County Treasurer in 2026?

When is the Washington County Treasurer 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 Washington County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

Hayden Hill, full profile William Chesser, full profile Official Arkansas election office