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Baxter County, Arkansas

Baxter County Sheriff

Hollingsworth is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Baxter County election filings.

About this race

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.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Baxter County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Mark Hollingsworth

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Wants to expand the sheriff's office with two K9 units and a new drone unit, per https://mhobserver.com/mark-hollingsworth-announces-campaign-for-baxter-county-sheriff/
  • Wants to implement body cameras and increase training opportunities for commissioned personnel and deputies, per https://mhobserver.com/mark-hollingsworth-announces-campaign-for-baxter-county-sheriff/
Biography

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 was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Baxter County Sheriff in 2026?

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.

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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Baxter County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Arkansas House District 3Arkansas House District 4Arkansas House District 27See all 21 Baxter County races
Candidate profiles
Mark Hollingsworth, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office