See where Verkler and Troutman stand on housing, roads and the budget. Names follow official Lonoke County election filings.
Republican Mike Verkler won over fellow Republican Mickey D. "Stubby" Stumbaugh 5,126 votes (50.56%) to 5,017 (49.44%) in the March 3, 2026 primary for the open seat, per the Lonoke County Election Commission's official canvass. Incumbent Judge Doug Erwin did not seek re-election, per The Arkansas Leader. Independent candidate Toby Troutman's eligibility was challenged in court by the county prosecuting attorney on residency grounds; a judge ruled September 3, 2026 that Troutman is a Lonoke County resident and eligible to run, confirming his place on the November ballot, per Troutman's campaign site.
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Verkler, a Woodlawn community resident, is an administrator to outgoing Lonoke County Judge Doug Erwin, per The Arkansas Leader. He won the Republican primary in the open county judge seat. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.
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Troutman is running as an independent for Lonoke County Judge. A residency challenge to his candidacy filed by the county prosecuting attorney was rejected by a judge on September 3, 2026, confirming his spot on the November ballot, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Lonoke County Judge in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Lonoke County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Verkler and Toby Troutman. Candidate information follows official Lonoke County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, roads and the budget.
When is the Lonoke 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.
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Candidate roster from official Lonoke County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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