🗳️ North Little Rock Primary 2026

Local & Legislative Races

📍 District-Specific Races: The legislative and local races below may not all appear on your ballot. Use the Arkansas Secretary of State voter lookup to confirm which districts you're in.

Arkansas State Senate — District 13

Four-year term representing North Little Rock, Sherwood, Maumelle, and surrounding areas in the Arkansas Senate. This seat is currently held by term-limited Sen. Jane English (R-North Little Rock).

Republican Primary

Brandon Achor
Republican

Candidate from Maumelle. Seeking the Republican nomination for State Senate District 13. Emphasizes his experience and readiness to represent the district in Little Rock.

Mischa Martin
Republican

Republican candidate for State Senate District 13. Running in the primary to succeed Senator Jane English.

Democratic Primary

Allison Grigsby Sweatman
Democrat

Social worker and child advocate from North Little Rock. Former president of Arkansas Young Democrats. Announced her campaign in August 2025 to compete for the open Senate District 13 seat.

Jason Williams
Democrat

Democratic candidate for State Senate District 13. Running in the March 2026 primary.

Arkansas State House — District 70

Two-year term representing parts of North Little Rock and Sherwood in the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Democratic Primary

Alex Holladay
Democrat

Candidate from North Little Rock seeking the Democratic nomination for House District 70. Democratic party leaders have identified this as a potential competitive seat.

Cordelia Smith-Johnson
Democrat

Candidate from Sherwood running for the Democratic nomination for House District 70.

Note: Check if Republican candidates have filed for this district, as primary filing may continue.

Arkansas State House — District 72

Two-year term representing parts of North Little Rock in the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Democratic Primary

Angela Person-West
Democrat

Democratic candidate for State House District 72. Running in the March 2026 primary election.

Talesha Dokes
Democrat

Democratic candidate for State House District 72. Running in the March 2026 primary election.

Pulaski County Judge

Four-year term as the chief executive officer of Pulaski County. Despite the title, this is an administrative position, not a judicial one. The County Judge oversees county government operations, prepares the county budget, and presides over the Quorum Court.

Democratic Primary

Barry Hyde Incumbent
Democrat

Current Pulaski County Judge. Seeking reelection to continue leading county government. Has experience in county administration and budget management.

Wendell Griffen
Democrat

Retired Pulaski County Circuit Judge. Longtime legal professional and community activist. Announced his campaign in May 2025, emphasizing a vision of "building a stronger, more united Pulaski County" and collaborative community leadership.

Note: Pulaski County is heavily Democratic, so the Democratic primary winner is likely to win the general election.

Pulaski County Treasurer

Four-year term managing the county's finances, including receiving and disbursing county funds.

Democratic Primary

Debra Buckner
Democrat

Democratic candidate for Pulaski County Treasurer. Running in the March 2026 primary.

Adam Fogleman
Democrat

Democratic candidate for Pulaski County Treasurer. Running in the March 2026 primary.

Justice of the Peace — JP District 10

Two-year term on the Pulaski County Quorum Court. Justices of the Peace serve as the county's legislative body, setting policy and approving the county budget.

Patricia Young-Baker
Democrat

Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace in District 10. Running in the March 2026 primary.

Note: Patricia Young-Baker is currently the only filed candidate for JP District 10. Verify your JP district at the county or state website.

North Little Rock School Board — Zone 7

School board members serve to govern the North Little Rock School District, setting policy, approving budgets, and hiring the superintendent. This is a nonpartisan election.

Natalie Wankum
Nonpartisan

Candidate for North Little Rock School Board Zone 7. Running in the nonpartisan election.

Tori Scott
Nonpartisan

Candidate for North Little Rock School Board Zone 7. Running in the nonpartisan election.

Note: School board races appear on all ballots regardless of which party primary you choose for other races.