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Michael Turley
Jefferson County County Judge
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NOT A CURRENT BALLOT CANDIDATE
Biography
Michael Turley is a Democratic Party candidate who ran for election to the Jefferson County County Judge in Arkansas, appearing on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. He is a first-generation legal immigrant and US citizen, a retired US Air Force officer and pilot, and an international interpreter and liaison. Turley also has extensive experience in logistics, community recovery, and contingency planning.
Top Priorities
- Leveraging UAPB's aquaculture potential by establishing a French language program to address global food insecurity.
- Developing Jefferson County as a logistics hub for natural disaster responses and improving quality of life through county services.