Run for County (Tax) Collector/Treasurer (Joint) in Johnson County, AR

Election Date: May 19, 2026
Filing Deadline: Mar 1, 2026

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Election Details

Office level: county
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: Full Time
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: $65,728.00
Filing period: Feb 22, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
Positions:
Johnson County Treasurer/Collector
Johnson County Treasurer/Collector
Johnson County Treasurer/Collector
Johnson County Treasurer/Collector

Job description

The county treasurer is the disbursement officer of the county, and is the unofficial or quasi comptroller. A few counties do have a county comptroller. The treasurer is responsible for the custody and disbursement of all county funds and school district funds. The treasurer, therefore, receives county property tax collections, county sales tax collections, county turnback funds, grant funds, fees and fines from other county officials and departments, and revenues from various other sources. The treasurer, after receiving this revenue, distributes the money to the various taxing entities and the other units of the county. The county treasurer signs checks, prepared and signed by the county clerk indicating that the expenditure has been authorized by the county court, to pay employees and creditors of the county. The county collector is the collector of taxes for the county and collects municipal, county, school and improvement district taxes and turns them over to the county treasurer.

Eligibility requirements

Must posses qualifications of an elector, must be a U.S. citizen, must be an Arkansas resident, Must reside within their respective township, justice of the peace district, or county to be represented, Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age , Must be lawfully registered to vote, Must never have been convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, forgery, or other infamous crime

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FAQ

How often is County (Tax) Collector/Treasurer (Joint) elected?

The position of County (Tax) Collector/Treasurer (Joint) is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Johnson County, AR?

Filing fee is set by the party county committee (party candidates). Petition signature requirements: 3% of the qualified electors in the county or township in which the candidate seeks office, based upon the total number of votes cast for Governor in that county or township at the last election, but in no event shall more than 2,000 signatures (independant candidates).

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Elections office.

Where is the filing office?

215 West Main Street Clarksville, AR 72830.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 479-754-3967.

How do I get started running for County (Tax) Collector/Treasurer (Joint)?

You can start running for County (Tax) Collector/Treasurer (Joint) by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County (Tax) Collector/Treasurer (Joint) includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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