Fulton County, AR elected officials: the quorum court, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Fulton County: 15 seats on 7 elected bodies. 15 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Quorum Court
Fulton County Quorum Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace, District 1 | Cris Newberry source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 2 | Dennis Kinder source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 3 | Albert Roork Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 4 | Gary Phillips source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 5 | Scott Watkins Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 6 | Marjorie A. Rogers source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 7 | Gary Tanner Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 8 | Jimmy Marler Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 9 | Hank Burke Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Cari Long source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Collector | Michalle Watkins source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Judge | Kenneth Crow Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County and Circuit Clerk | Vickie Bishop source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Jake Smith source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Treasurer | Barry Abney source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Fulton County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 11 local governments in Fulton County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 3 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 3 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 4 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Fulton County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.9% · White 92.3% · Black 0.3% · Asian 0.2% · Other or more than one race 5.2% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Fulton County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.5% | 189 | 4,047 | 4,236 |
| August 2026 | 4.6% | 187 | 3,883 | 4,070 |
| July 2026 | 5.5% | 227 | 3,878 | 4,105 |
| June 2026 | 5.5% | 238 | 4,107 | 4,345 |
| May 2026 | 4.4% | 187 | 4,021 | 4,208 |
| April 2026 | 4.3% | 178 | 3,960 | 4,138 |
| March 2026 | 5.2% | 217 | 3,921 | 4,138 |
| February 2026 | 5.5% | 228 | 3,884 | 4,112 |
| January 2026 | 6.5% | 266 | 3,824 | 4,090 |
| December 2025 | 5.3% | 216 | 3,898 | 4,114 |
| November 2025 | 5.1% | 211 | 3,919 | 4,130 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 5.4% | 223 | 3,923 | 4,146 |
| August 2025 | 5.7% | 225 | 3,742 | 3,967 |
| July 2025 | 5.8% | 233 | 3,755 | 3,988 |
| June 2025 | 5.3% | 221 | 3,919 | 4,140 |
| May 2025 | 4.7% | 188 | 3,839 | 4,027 |
| April 2025 | 4.3% | 172 | 3,856 | 4,028 |
| March 2025 | 4.8% | 191 | 3,805 | 3,996 |
| February 2025 | 5.5% | 217 | 3,734 | 3,951 |
| January 2025 | 5.3% | 209 | 3,729 | 3,938 |
| December 2024 | 4.4% | 173 | 3,775 | 3,948 |
| November 2024 | 4.1% | 164 | 3,789 | 3,953 |
| October 2024 | 3.4% | 136 | 3,813 | 3,949 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.2% | 210 | 3,829 | 4,039 |
| 2024 | 4.5% | 177 | 3,780 | 3,957 |
| 2023 | 4.2% | 169 | 3,838 | 4,007 |
| 2022 | 3.8% | 161 | 4,122 | 4,283 |
| 2021 | 4.3% | 180 | 4,003 | 4,183 |
| 2020 | 6.0% | 252 | 3,938 | 4,190 |
| 2019 | 4.6% | 194 | 4,034 | 4,228 |
| 2018 | 4.5% | 188 | 3,944 | 4,132 |
| 2017 | 4.9% | 198 | 3,859 | 4,057 |
| 2016 | 5.0% | 200 | 3,814 | 4,014 |
Crime reported in Fulton County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | 321.4 | 190 | 1,017.8 |
| 2024 | 53 | 286.8 | 160 | 865.7 |
| 2023 | 61 | 330.6 | 186 | 1,008.0 |
| 2021 | 56 | 313.5 | 210 | 1,175.7 |
| 2017 | 44 | 249.1 | 225 | 1,273.9 |
| 2016 | 33 | 187.1 | 247 | 1,400.1 |
By police agency (6)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 35 | 81 | 9,085 |
| Cherokee Village Police Department | 2025 | 8 | 15 | 5,028 |
| Salem Police Department | 2025 | 5 | 29 | 1,641 |
| Ash Flat Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 47 | 1,180 |
| Mammoth Spring Police Department | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 953 |
| Hardy Police Department | 2025 | 7 | 15 | 780 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (6), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Sheriff's Office | 11 | 12 | 9,085 |
| Cherokee Village Police Department | 8 | 1 | 5,028 |
| Salem Police Department | 4 | 1 | 1,641 |
| Ash Flat Police Department | 5 | 0 | 1,180 |
| Mammoth Spring Police Department | 4 | 0 | 953 |
| Hardy Police Department | 3 | 0 | 780 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 1.87 | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 | 35 | 1.89 | 14 | 6 |
| 2023 | 33 | 1.79 | 14 | 6 |
| 2022 | 30 | 1.65 | 16 | 6 |
| 2021 | 31 | 1.74 | 14 | 6 |
| 2020 | 32 | 1.77 | 11 | 6 |
| 2019 | 29 | 1.63 | 12 | 6 |
| 2018 | 25 | 1.42 | 12 | 6 |
| 2017 | 25 | 1.42 | 10 | 6 |
| 2016 | 25 | 1.42 | 9 | 6 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Fulton County Assessor?
- Cari Long is the Assessor of Fulton County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Fulton County Collector?
- Michalle Watkins is the Collector of Fulton County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Fulton County County Judge?
- Kenneth Crow (Republican) is the County Judge of Fulton County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Fulton County County and Circuit Clerk?
- Vickie Bishop is the County and Circuit Clerk of Fulton County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Fulton County Sheriff?
- Jake Smith is the Sheriff of Fulton County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Fulton County Treasurer?
- Barry Abney is the Treasurer of Fulton County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Fulton County commissioners?
- Cris Newberry (Justice of the Peace, District 1); Dennis Kinder (Justice of the Peace, District 2); Albert Roork (Justice of the Peace, District 3); Gary Phillips (Justice of the Peace, District 4); Scott Watkins (Justice of the Peace, District 5); Marjorie A. Rogers (Justice of the Peace, District 6); Gary Tanner (Justice of the Peace, District 7); Jimmy Marler (Justice of the Peace, District 8); Hank Burke (Justice of the Peace, District 9).
- What is the population of Fulton County?
- About 12,302 people, with a median age of 47.6; the median household income is $42,241 and 18% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Fulton County?
- 4.5% in September 2026 (preliminary): 189 people unemployed in a labor force of 4,236, against 5.4% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Fulton County?
- 11 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 3 school district and 4 special district governments.
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