Washington County General 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 Justices 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. Unopposed Candidates for Justice of the Peace and Constable will Not Appear on the Ballot

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, or with any other political subdivision or with the United States

District 1

Sarah Hampton (Democrat)

Bradley Bruns (Republican)

District 2

Nestor Briceno (Democrat)

JP Dr. David Wilson* (Republican)

District 3

Robert Massingill (Republican) (Unopposed)

District 4

Vladimir Lopez (Democrat) 

Bill E. Ussery (Republican)

District 5

Justice of the Peace Kyle S Lyons (Republican) (Unopposed)

District 6

Shannon Freas (Democrat) 

JP Lisa Eche* (Republican)

District 7

Sherry Main (Democrat)

JP Charles Dean* (Republican)

District 8

Justice of the Peace Shawndra Washington (Democrat) (Unopposed)

District 9

Justice of the Peace Beth Coger (Democrat) (Unopposed)

District 10

Amanda Foster (Democrat)

JP Robert E. Dennis* (Republican)

District 11

Justice of the Peace Suki Lin Highers (Democrat) (Unopposed)

District 12

Justice of the Peace Evelyn Rios Stafford (Democrat) (Unopposed)

District 13

Justice of the Peace Willie E Leming (Republican) (Unopposed)

District 14

Ash Lee Hicks (Democrat)

JP Gary Ricker*(Republican)

District 15

Dr. Chad E. Brekelbaum (Democrat) 

JP Butch Pond* (Republican)

Constable

Constables are typically found in rural areas of Arkansas and must live in the townships where they are elected. They serve two year terms and are typically not paid salaries. The primary responsibility of the constable is to the residents of the township and county where he or she serves. The order of law enforcement positions goes: State Police, county sheriff’s departments, township district constables and municipal police departments.

Constable District 1

Tom G. Clowers (Republican) (Unopposed)

Constable District 2

Constable John M. Brooks * (Democrat)  (Unopposed)

Constable District 3

Kyle Woodruff (Republican)  (Unopposed)

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