Benton County Elections
A County Office in Arkansas refers to a position within the local county government. These offices include elected roles such as County Judge, Sheriff, County Clerk, and Justice of the Peace, as well as other positions responsible for overseeing local services and administration. County offices manage duties like law enforcement, public records, road maintenance, and local court systems. They provide essential services and implement state and local laws within the boundaries of their specific county.
*Indicates an incumbent.
Justice of the Peace
Justices of the Peace serve on the Quorum Court, which is the county's legislative branch. JPs serve two-year terms. They control all spending and revenue for the county. Specific duties include:
Levy taxes as prescribed by law
Appropriate public funds for the expenses of the county in a manner prescribed by ordinance
Preserve the peace and order and secure freedom from dangerous or noxious activities; provided, however, that no act may be declared a felony
For any public purpose, contract, or join with another county, with any other political subdivision, or with the United States
District 1
Justice of the Peace Jeff Dunn* (Republican) (Unopposed)
District 2
JP Ken Farmer* (Republican) [more info: Facebook]
Alex Tabor (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]
District 3
JP Richard McKeehan* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]
Evangeline Beaumont (Democratic) [more info: Facebook]
District 4
Michael Miller (Republican)
Erin Taylor (Democratic)
District 5
JP Carrie Perrien Smith* (Republican) [more info: Facebook]
Steven Baker (Democratic)
District 6
Justice of the Peace Brian Armas* (Republican) (Unopposed)
District 7
JP Joseph Bollinger* (Republican) [more info: Instagram]
Kelly Sikorski (Democratic) [more info: Facebook]
District 8
JP Joel Jones (Republican)
Carol Vella (Democratic) [more info: Facebook]
District 9
Gregory Woodell (Republican) (Unopposed)
District 10
JP Danny McCrackin* (Republican)
Lon Cross (Democratic) [more info: LinkedIn]
District 11
JP Dustin Todd* (Republican)
Cody Martin (Libertarian)
District 12
John Good Rissler (Republican) (Unopposed)
District 13
Justice of the Peace Kurt S. Moore* (Republican) (Unopposed)
District 14
JP Bethany Rosenbaum*(Republican)
Melody Miller (Democratic)
District 15
JP Joel Edwards* (Republican)
Brian Leach (Libertarian)
School Board
School Board members choose the superintendent and approve the hiring of teachers, subject to state licensing requirements. They also determine the types and amounts of school equipment, decide what will be taught to meet or exceed state standards, and determine the extent of student transportation. These are nonpartisan roles.
Bentonville - Zone 2
See something we missed? Something incorrect? Let us know here.