6 candidates are tracked across 1 Jefferson County race for the 2026 election, led by the Jefferson County County Judge contest. Preview your Jefferson County, Arkansas sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.
Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.
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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateArkansas
Races Listed1
Profiles6
Jefferson County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot.
Jefferson County races below come from official election filings.
Candidate names and parties reflect filed election records; hand-verified profiles are added race by race as we confirm them against official sources. Your exact ballot, including statewide and congressional races, is one ZIP code away.
Jeff Edwards, a member of the Democratic Party, is a candidate for Jefferson County County Judge in Arkansas. He was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Michael Turley · Democratic Party▾
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.
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.
Nathaniel Todd · Republican Party▾
Nathaniel Todd is a Republican candidate for Jefferson County Judge in Arkansas, running in the 2026 election. A retired Colonel in the U.S. Army and former Arkansas Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Todd states he has dedicated his life to service and aims to bring proven leadership to county government.
Priorities: fiscal responsibility · focus on roads
Efrem Neely Sr. is the Democratic nominee for Jefferson County judge, having won the primary runoff election. An Arkansas native, he is a solo practitioner with law offices in Pine Bluff and Little Rock, where he concentrates on family law, personal injury litigation, and criminal defense.
Priorities: Improving county government and rebuilding public trust · Addressing operational issues such as staffing and funding for the county jail, unpaved roads, and missing equipment · Promoting stability and cooperation within county government to ensure proper functioning
Eric Walden Jr. · Democratic Party▾
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.
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
Gerald Robinson · Democratic Party▾
Gerald Robinson is a Democratic Party official currently serving as the Jefferson County Judge in Arkansas, a position he was elected to in 2018. Prior to this, he served as the 31st Sheriff of Jefferson County from 2007 to 2018, notably becoming the first African-American to hold that office. He began his career in law enforcement in 1988.
Priorities: Strengthening the county’s budget and improving efficiency · Upgrading technology and infrastructure
These November 3, 2026 contests appear on every ballot in Arkansas; your U.S. House district and local races depend on your address. Enter a ZIP code for the full list, and see the 4 statewide ballot measures.
U.S. Senate
Statewide
Tom Cotton (Republican) Incumbent
Hallie Shoffner (Democratic)
Governor
Statewide
Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) Incumbent
Fredrick Love (Democratic)
Colt Shelby (Libertarian)
Lieutenant Governor
Statewide
Leslie Rutledge (Republican) Incumbent
Michael Kalagias (Libertarian)
Attorney General
Statewide
Tim Griffin (Republican) Incumbent
Secretary of State
Statewide
Kim Hammer (Republican)
Kelly Grappe
Michael Pakko (Libertarian)
Auditor
Statewide
Dennis Milligan (Republican) Incumbent
Treasurer
Statewide
John Thurston (Republican) Incumbent
Sample ballot by ZIP code in Jefferson County
Each ZIP page previews the statewide and congressional races for that ZIP; add a street address in the lookup for county and city contests.
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
Gerald Robinson is a Democratic Party official currently serving as the Jefferson County Judge in Arkansas, a position he was elected to in 2018. Prior to this, he served as the 31st Sheriff of Jefferson County from 2007 to 2018, notably becoming the first African-American to hold that office. He began his career in law enforcement in 1988.Priorities: Strengthening the county’s budget and improving efficiency · Upgrading technology and infrastructure