Voters went to the polls on Tuesday casting their ballots in several local contested elections. 

Maria McSperitt points to advocacy experience while April Shy emphasizes role as a voice for children and families in Juvenile Judge race.

Judicial candidates focus on partnerships, fairness and leadership to handle business in the courtroom.

Candidates for State Senate District 28, Madison County Judge and Madison County Sheriff laid out their policies and plans for the county before a standing-room only crowd during a debate at Carroll Electric on Feb. 12.

Three candidates on the March 3 Republican Primary ballot are vying to become Madison County Sheriff: one emphasizing progress made during his term as sheriff, another stating that he wants to …

An assistant fire chief and local funeral home director are on the March 3 ballot for Madison County Coroner. Connie Collins, who is the assistant fire chief for the Pettigrew-Boston Volunteer Fire Department and nationally registered EMT, is running against Incumbent Douglas Rabold, who owns Madison County Funeral Home.

Voters in Madison County have three choices in the race for county judge, Theodore “Ted” Walker, incumbent Larry Garrett, and Jacky “JR” Scott Jr., in the March 3 Republican Primary.

Senator Bryan King (R-Green Forest) is being challenged by Bobby Ballinger Jr., son of former State Senator Bob Ballinger for the District 28 seat in the March 3 Republican Primary.

South Township Constable Wesley “Wes” Walters, a candidate for Madison County Sheriff in the March 3 Republican primary, called charges against him for domestic violence and false imprisonment in the second degree “very insignificant and minor.” 

Madison County is served by two constables, one serving as South Township Constable and the other North Township Constable. Constables are non-paid, elected positions that have law enforcement power. 

Madison County Chief Deputy County Clerk Dolly Parsons and Deputy County Treasurer Michelle Neal Gardner say they want to earn the position of Madison County treasurer because they want to continue serving the people in their community. 

Editor’s Note: The Madison County Record is covering local races on the March 3 ballot.

Attorney Lisa Parks announced Aug. 7 she is running for Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th Judicial District that includes all of Washington and Madison counties, 

Juvenile judge Dawn Christine Egan has officially announced her candidacy for Circuit Judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, serving Madison and Washington counties, seeking to continue her service as juvenile judge.

Kingston resident James Eaton announced July 28 that he is running for re-election as State Representative for House District 26 that includes portions of Carroll, Madison, and Franklin counties.

Attorney Wendy Howerton announced on July 23 her candidacy for Circuit Judge, Division 2, serving Washington and Madison counties. 

Chad Puryear announced on July 16 that he is running for reelection as State Representative for House District 25.

Denis Dean announced on Monday his candidacy for the elected position of Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th Judicial District, serving Washington and Madison counties on Monday.

Deputy Prosecutor Maria McSperitt announced on July 17 that she would enter the race for Juvenile Judge in Circuit Court, Division 3 of the Fourth Judicial District of Arkansas, which encompasses all of Washington and Madison counties.

Fayetteville attorney April Rye Shy announced her candidacy on June 25 for Juvenile Judge in Washington and Madison Counties. Shy is running for Circuit Judge, Division 3.