Washington County, Arkansas

Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1

Bruns and Sharp are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Washington County election filings.

About this race

Bradley Bruns (Republican), Lou Reed Sharp (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Bradley Bruns is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

What this office does

Justice of the peace (quorum court member). In Arkansas, justices of the peace are the members of the quorum court, the county's legislative body. They adopt the county budget, set the county property tax rate, pass county ordinances and fill certain vacancies. Each justice represents one district, and the county judge presides over the court. This is not a court that hears cases.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Bradley Bruns, is on the ballot.

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Bradley Bruns

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Bradley Bruns is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 1, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Lou Reed Sharp

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Says he would work to end the Republican super-majority on the Quorum Court to "restore balance."
Calls for a service-first approach that empowers local voices to strengthen cities and communities
Pledges to act as a fiscal watchdog to restore accountability in local government

Biography

Lou Reed Sharp is the Democratic nominee for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1, describing a career working "from healthcare state agencies to supply chains," per his campaign site. He has attended Quorum Court meetings since 2020, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bradley Bruns and Lou Reed Sharp. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1 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 Washington 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 Washington County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Bradley Bruns, full profile Lou Reed Sharp, full profile Official Arkansas election office