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Ashleigh Buckley (Arkansas State Circuit Court District 12 Division 5, Arkansas, candidate 2026)

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Ashleigh Buckley
Candidate, Arkansas State Circuit Court District 12 Division 5
Elections and appointments
Last election
March 3, 2026
Education
High school
Southside High School
Bachelor's
University of Arkansas, 2007
Law
University of Arkansas School of Law
Personal
Profession
Lawyer
Contact

Ashleigh Buckley ran for election to the Arkansas State Circuit Court District 12 Division 5. Buckley was on the ballot in the general election on March 3, 2026.[source]

Buckley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

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Biography

Ashleigh Buckley provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 7, 2026:

  • High school: Southside High School
  • J.D.: University of Arkansas School of Law
  • Bachelor's: University of Arkansas, 2007
  • Profession: Lawyer
  • Incumbent officeholder: No
  • Campaign website
  • Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Arkansas State Circuit Court District 12 Division 5

Ashleigh Buckley (Nonpartisan) and Gunner DeLay (Nonpartisan) ran in the general election for Arkansas State Circuit Court District 12 Division 5 on March 3, 2026.

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Ashleigh Buckley (Nonpartisan)  Candidate Connection
Gunner DeLay (Nonpartisan)

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Election results

Endorsements

Buckley received the following endorsements.

  • Gun Owners of Arkansas

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Ashleigh Buckley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Buckley's responses.

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Ashleigh Buckley is a Fort Smith lawyer who is currently running for Circuit Court Judge of Division Five in Sebastian County. With a legal career spanning more than 15 years of litigation across civil, criminal, state and federal courts, she brings an experienced, well-rounded legal background and a deep commitment to justice and community engagement. Buckley and her husband, William, practice law at The Buckley Firm, where they have worked together for almost ten years helping individuals, families, and small businesses in civil litigation and personal injury cases. Buckley’s career first began in Memphis with the law firm of Leitner, Williams, Dooley. & Napolitan, where she gained valuable courtroom experience representing large corporations and Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation. She later served as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Sebastian County and as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas, working in the Project Safe Childhood division to protect exploited and abused children. A graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law, Buckley also completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas Honors College in Fayetteville, where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in political science.
  • With more than 15 years of broad legal experience, I have stood in many roles and on both sides of our justice system — as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and civil litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants. I have been entrusted to represent individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation. That depth of experience matters in Circuit Court.
  • I’m running for Sebastian County Circuit Court Judge because I believe every person deserves a courtroom that is fair, impartial, and respectful. I understand how deeply the decisions made in our courts impact people, families, and businesses. Our community deserves a judge who will listen carefully, apply the law with thoroughness and integrity, and lead with steady, principled judgment.
  • I have spent my career not only practicing law, but also serving our community. From advocating for victims and children to volunteering with local organizations, I understand that strong leadership comes from real engagement with the people you serve.
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Jantzen Black
Alexis Brown
Kessia Brown

Roni Bryant – Attorney
Trae Bryant – Attorney
William Buckley - Attorney

Jennifer Burchett
Lisa Burklow
Brooke Cagle
Kylie Carroll
Hayley Clinton
Cristy Clamser
Jayme Copher
Krissy Cotner
Miranda Cox
Erin Craig
Kayla Curry - Treasurer
Pastor Tashala Devrow
Renee Robinson Durham
Joslyn Elkins
Amy Evans
Candace Faulkner
Candi Felts
Justice Forbus
Reagan Fox
Russell Gibson
Dr. Chris Greer
Hollie Greer
Jackie Griffin
Mike Hamby - Attorney
Griffin Hanna
Kathleen Hanna
Sam Hanna
Marina Hanna
Drew Harmon - Attorney
Payton Hart
Caroline Hopper - Attorney
Andrew Hudgens - Attorney
Elizabeth Hudgens
Patti Ann Irwin

Kathy Jarvis

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