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Run for State Trial Court Judge - General in Arkansas

Election Date: Mar 3, 2026
Filing Deadline:

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Election Details

Office level: state
Length of term: 6 years
Commitment level: Full Time
Affiliation: nonpartisan
Typical salary: $164,730 / year
Is this a runoff election? No
Is this a primary election? No
Filing period: N/A - N/A
Positions:
Arkansas Circuit Court Judge - District 19-West, Division 1
Arkansas Circuit Court Judge - District 19-West, Division 2
Arkansas Circuit Court Judge - District 19-West, Division 3
Arkansas Circuit Court Judge - District 19-West, Division 4
Arkansas Circuit Court Judge - District 19-West, Division 5
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Job description

This District or Circuit Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level.

Eligibility requirements

Candidate must be a qualified elector, resident of the geographic area in which they are running, at least 18 years old, and a licensed attorney in Arkansas for at least 6 years.

Filing instructions

Filing office address: State Capitol, Suite 256 500 Woodlane Street Little Rock, AR 72201

Filing phone number: 501-682-1010

Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.

Filing requirements: Filing fee is 4% of position salary; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 3% of qualified electors, up to 2,000.

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FAQ

How often is State Trial Court Judge - General elected?

The position of State Trial Court Judge - General is typically elected every 6 years.

What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?

Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Arkansas?

Filing fee is 4% of position salary; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 3% of qualified electors, up to 2,000.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.

Where is the filing office?

State Capitol, Suite 256 500 Woodlane Street Little Rock, AR 72201.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 501-682-1010.

How do I get started running for State Trial Court Judge - General?

You can start running for State Trial Court Judge - General 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 State Trial Court Judge - General does not include a primary or runoff election.

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Run for State Trial Court Judge - General in Arkansas

Election Date: Mar 3, 2026Filing Deadline:

Election Details

Job description

Eligibility requirements

Filing instructions

Independent Candidates running for State Trial Court Judge - General

Brad Karren

Bryan Chessir

John Wells

Quincy McKinney

Rob Ratton

John Pesek

Mark Pate

Kimberly Edington

Joshua Robinson

Chad Brown

Lynn Williams

Cecilia Dyer

Dianna Ladd

Josh Farmer

Melissa Richardson

Doug Brimhall

Shanice Johnson

Tom Cooper

Joe Short

Carlton Jones

Johnnie Copeland

Kathie Hess

Laurie Bridewell

Lee Harrod

Ralph Ohm

Scott Davidson

Stephen Shirron

Jennifer Stone

Skip Mooney

Susan Weaver

Thomas Kendrick

Thomas Smith

Tim Fox

Gunner DeLay

Hadley Hindmarsh

Tommy Fowler

Hugh Finkelstein

Troy Braswell

Ben Burnett

Brent Houston

Chuck Clawson

Christopher Morledge

Craig Hannah

Daniel Brock

Jesse Gibson

Doug Martin

Kara Byars

Tom Tatum

Kolby Harper

Kyle Wilson

Margaret Dobson

Blake Batson

Mike Armstrong

Robert Tellez

Sandy Huckabee

Chris Thyer

Danny Glover

Luke Gramlich

Kristin Pawlik

Lance Owens

Robert Herzfeld

Seth Creed

Tim McDonald

Kimberly Bibb

Amy Moore

Chaney Taylor

Crews Puryear

Holly Meyer

Mary Broadaway

Matthew Dellinger

Charles Jackson

Shannon Langston

Wren Autrey

Election Date: Mar 3, 2026
Filing Deadline: