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2 candidates are tracked for Washington County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hayden Hill and William Chesser. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Hayden Hill (Republican), William Chesser (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Treasurer, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.
Hayden Hill is the Chief Deputy Treasurer for Washington County, running as the Republican nominee for Treasurer, per his campaign site. He has 8 years of county government experience, including 4 years in the Treasurer's office, per his campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the https://votehilltreasurer.com)
- Pledges fiscal transparency, saying the office should operate "with open books and clear, accessible reporting."
- Commits to ensuring every county fund is properly accounted for and allocated
- Emphasizes support for county employees as part of a strong county government
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-15.
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William Chesser is a Washington County public school teacher of 18 years, currently teaching science at Fayetteville Virtual Academy, running as the Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, per his campaign site. He has also co-founded a land-planning firm and served on the Fayetteville Planning Commission, per his campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the https://chesserfortreasurer.com/)
- Argues the Treasurer's office "shouldn't be a family matter" and should answer directly to voters as independent oversight
- Emphasizes fiscal precision and accountability with public money, drawing on his budget and payroll management experience
- Highlights that a large share of property tax dollars fund public schools and stresses timely distribution to those institutions
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-15.
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