Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – A race for Craighead County Sheriff developed on the first day candidates were allowed to file to run in the March 3, 2026 Arkansas primary election.
Current assistant chief deputy for the Craighead County Sheriff’s Department Jason Allen announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff in August. Allen made it official by filing today.
Randy Eggers, an equipment operator for the Craighead County Road Department, also filed as a Republican for Craighead County Sheriff.
Other filings on Monday according to County Clerk Mary Dawn Marshall:
Terry McNatt Treasurer Republican
Roseann Askeland JP – District 5 Democrat
Matt Redman JP – District 9 Democrat
Hannah Towell Assessor Republican
MaryDawn Marshall County Clerk Republican
Linda Allison JP – District 4 Republican
Toby Emerson Coroner Republican
David Tennison JP – District 8 Republican
Barry Forrest JP – District 3 Republican
Garrett Barnes JP – District 2 Democrat
David Vaughn Circuit Clerk Republican
Kyler Painter JP – District 5 Democrat
Aaron Chadwick Constable – District 4 Republican
Jason Allen Sheriff Republican
Richard Rogers JP – District 7 Republican
Brad Noel JP – District 1 Republican
Kevin Williams JP – District 13 Republican
Steve Cline JP – District 10 Republican
Doug Formon JP – District 9 Republican
Darrell Cook JP – District 6 Republican
Terry Couch JP – District 12 Republican
Randy Eggers Sheriff Republican
Shaun Cox JP – District 13 Republican
David Chadwick Constable – District 6 Democrat
Marvin Day County Judge Republican
Rick Myers JP – District 5 Republican