Jefferson County, Arkansas

Jefferson County Judge

Todd and Neely are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Jefferson County election filings.

About this race

Nathaniel Todd (Republican), Efrem Neely Sr. (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Judge, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County judge (county executive). In Texas and a few other states the county judge is the county's chief executive and presides over the commissioners court, the county's governing board. The office prepares the budget, runs county administration and emergency management and, in smaller counties, still hears some probate and misdemeanor matters. It is an administrative office more than a courtroom one.

This race. Every voter in Jefferson County votes on this seat.

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Nathaniel Todd

Republican

Biography

Nathaniel Todd is the Republican nominee for Jefferson County Judge. He is a retired U.S. Army colonel, per the Pine Bluff Commercial. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Efrem Neely Sr.

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

Campaigned on change and accountability, aiming to improve county government and rebuild public trust, per https://www.pbcommercial.com/neely-wins-democratic-ticket-for-jefferson-county/
Wants to address the county's financial challenges and improve collaboration within county government, per https://www.pbcommercial.com/neely-wins-democratic-ticket-for-jefferson-county/

Biography

Efrem Neely Sr. is the Democratic nominee for Jefferson County Judge. He won the Democratic runoff over incumbent Judge Gerald Robinson, per the Pine Bluff Commercial. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jefferson County Judge in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Jefferson County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathaniel Todd and Efrem Neely Sr.. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Jefferson County Judge 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 Jefferson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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The rest of your Jefferson County ballot

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Also on your ballot

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Jefferson County Collector Jefferson County Coroner See all 25 Jefferson County races

Candidate profiles

Nathaniel Todd, full profile Efrem Neely Sr., full profile Official Arkansas election office