Fact sheet Available for Upcoming Randolph County Special Election

by Kristin Higgins - October 16, 2026

Voters in Randolph County are deciding whether to increase the county's sales tax rate in the upcoming Nov. 3, 2026 election.

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

The Randolph County Quorum Court is seeking voter approval of a permanent 0.25% sales and use tax for its criminal justice facilities, which includes the jail, sheriff’s office, courtroom, and related administrative, law-enforcement, and judicial facilities, as well as the county’s 9-1-1 emergency communication service facilities.

If approved, the countywide sales tax rate would increase from 1.25% to 1.5% starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Find More Information
The voter guide produced by the Public Policy Center includes more information about the tax 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/randolph-county-fact-sheet-2026.pdf 

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