2 candidates are running: Luke Heffron (Republican) and Steven Baker (Democratic).

Unofficial result: the winner is Steven Baker (Democratic).

Justice of the Peace District 5

Name: Justice of the Peace District 5
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Benton County, Arkansas

Unofficial result: Won — Steven Baker (Democratic)

My vote power: Above average

This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

Setting your property tax rate
Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Luke Heffron

Lost

Republican

Luke Heffron is the Republican candidate for Benton County Justice of the Peace District 5. He opposed creating a county Industrial Development Authority and helped organize support for county cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Steven Baker

Won

Democratic

Steven Baker is an architect and former member of Bentonville's appointed Public Art Advisory Committee. He works as a hospitality design lead and campaigns on infrastructure, affordability, and justice system reform.

Sources: bentoncountyar.gov 2 · arcounties.org · sos.arkansas.gov