Baxter County Sheriff: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

One candidate is tracked for Baxter County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Hollingsworth. Candidate information follows official Baxter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Mark Hollingsworth (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baxter County Sheriff, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

Mark Hollingsworth

Republican

Mark Hollingsworth is the chief deputy sheriff for the Marion County Sheriff's Department, with more than 40 years of law enforcement experience, per the Mountain Home Observer. He is the Republican nominee for Baxter County Sheriff; his listing under this office should be reviewed against the county's certified list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark Hollingsworth.

2026 priorities (per the https://mhobserver.com/mark-hollingsworth-announces-campaign-for-baxter-county-sheriff/)

Wants to expand the sheriff's office with two K9 units and a new drone unit
Wants to implement body cameras and increase training opportunities for commissioned personnel and deputies

Questions about this race

Who is running for Baxter County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Baxter County Sheriff 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 Baxter County ballot?

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