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Eric Walden Jr.
Jefferson County County Judge
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NOT A CURRENT BALLOT CANDIDATE
Biography
Eric Walden Jr., a Democrat, ran for Jefferson County County Judge in Arkansas in 2026. He holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and a Master of Divinity, and is currently pursuing a doctorate. Walden serves as Pastor of New Morning Star Baptist Church and as Assistant Chief of Staff in the Sixth Division Circuit Court.
Top Priorities
- Addressing issues with the county road department
- Resolving the rift within the Jefferson County Quorum Court
- Improving employee retention and ensuring timely payment for county employees