Brian Mitchell Sr. (Lonoke County Sheriff, Arkansas, candidate 2026)

Brian Mitchell Sr.

Democratic Party

Candidate, Lonoke County Sheriff

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Austin Peay State University, 2015

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2007 - 2009

Personal

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign Facebook

Brian Mitchell Sr. (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Lonoke County Sheriff in Arkansas. Mitchell was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

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

Biography

Brian Mitchell Sr. provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 9, 2026:

• Bachelor's: Austin Peay State University, 2015
• Military service: United States Army, 2007-2009
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Lonoke County Sheriff

Brian Mitchell Sr. (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Lonoke County Sheriff on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Lonoke County Sheriff

Incumbent John Staley (R), David A. Bufford (R), and Aaron Spencer (R) ran in the Republican primary for Lonoke County Sheriff on March 3, 2026.

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

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Brian Mitchell Sr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mitchell's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a 40 year old Army veteran, husband, and father of 8. I hold a bachelor's in criminal justice, have studied criminology, and have worked in corrections, both as a correctional officer and a member of the unit management team. I have worked in behavioral health and believe that knowing how to handle people in crisis is integral to law enforcement activity.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Protect our children.
• Community policing.
• Mental health resources for deputies and inmates.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about bringing accountability to the Sheriff's office. I also believe in keeping our children safe and rooting out corruption.

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