Independence County

Independence County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

3 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 3 Independence County races, led by the Arkansas House District 28 contest.

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Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateArkansas
Races Listed3
Profiles3

Independence County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Bart Schulz (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 28; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Bart Schulz is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.

  • Bart Schulz (Republican)Incumbent
    Bart Schulz
    Bart Schulz is serving his second term in the Arkansas House, representing parts of Independence, Lawrence, Sharp and Stone counties, per arkleg.state.ar.us. He chairs the House Public Health subcommittee, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Wayne Long (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 39; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Wayne Long is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.

  • Wayne Long (Republican)Incumbent
    Wayne Long
    Wayne Long is a small business owner and farmer from Bradford, per arkansashouse.org. He is serving his second term in the Arkansas House and previously served as Jackson County Justice of the Peace, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Shad Pearce (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 40; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Shad Pearce is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.

  • Shad Pearce (Republican)Incumbent
    Shad Pearce
    Shad Pearce is retired and holds a bachelor's degree in criminology from Arkansas State University, per arkansashouse.org. He is serving his second term in the Arkansas House, representing District 40 from Batesville, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Sample ballot by ZIP code in Independence County

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Independence County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Independence County, Arkansas on November 3, 2026?

Independence County, Arkansas sample ballot for November 3, 2026: 3 certified races, 3 candidates with bios and priorities. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

When is the 2026 general election in Arkansas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Arkansas are listed on the Arkansas election hub. Arkansas election hub →

How do I see my exact Independence County ballot?

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