What party is Clayton Richardson?

Clayton Richardson is running as a Democrat.

Who is Clayton Richardson running against?

Larry McMahen, for Ouachita County Sheriff.

Should I vote for Clayton Richardson?

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Clayton Richardson

Democrat · Candidate for Ouachita County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Ouachita County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Ouachita County's sheriff's office has 2 agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Jail Enforcement Model (signed March 31, 2026); Task Force Model (signed October 27, 2026).

Jail Enforcement Model: identifying and processing people booked into the county jail on state or local charges who may be removable.
Task Force Model: limited immigration enforcement authority during routine police work, under ICE oversight.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

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Quick answers

What party is Clayton Richardson?: Clayton Richardson is running as a Democrat.
What does the Ouachita County Sheriff seat do?: The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is Clayton Richardson running against?: Larry McMahen, for Ouachita County Sheriff.
Should I vote for Clayton Richardson?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Clayton Richardson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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