Fact sheet Available for Upcoming Craighead County Special Election

by Kristin Higgins - October 2, 2026

Voters in Craighead County are deciding whether to combine the treasurer and tax collector position into one elected office in the upcoming November election.

The Public Policy Center at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture partnered with the Craighead County Extension Office to produce a fact sheet explaining the proposal.

The proposal on the ballot asks voters for permission to combine the two elected county roles into one. If approved a single elected official would be sworn in as Collector/Treasurer in January 2031. 

The two roles are among nine county executive positions that voters elect to four-year terms. Amendment 55 of the Arkansas Constitution allows quorum courts to create, consolidate, separate, revise, or abandon any elective county office but requires voter approval during a general election. 

Find More Information
The voter guide produced by the Public Policy Center includes more information about the proposal, including what supporters and opponents say, information about surrounding counties, and answers to voters’ frequently asked questions. 

Download the fact sheet at https://uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/docs/craighead-county-fact-sheet-2026.pdf 

Who can vote on this local ballot issue?
People who live in Craighead County and are registered to vote can vote on this local ballot issue. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026.