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POLLS CLOSED: JRN Tracking 2026 General Election Results

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Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Election Day voting is over, and the counting has officially begun.

As of 7:30 p.m. tonight, polls across Craighead County are closed (Note: If you are in line at a polling center by 7:30 p.m., stay in line—you still have the right to cast your ballot).

With the ballots now in the hands of the Craighead County Election Commission, Jonesboro Right Now (JRN) is stationed live at the Election Annex to bring you the results the exact second they drop.

Our team will publish updates directly to our homepage for major ballot issues and races, as well as the latest numbers.

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What We Are Tracking Tonight

The Jonesboro 5/8-Cent Public Safety Tax: Asks voters within the city limits of Jonesboro to approve a dedicated 5/8-cent (0.625%) local sales and use tax.

Craighead County Office Consolidation: An initiative that proposes combining the currently separate offices of the Craighead County Collector and the Craighead County Treasurer into a single, unified Office of the County Treasurer-Collector.

Brookland Municipal Bonds: The proposal extends the term of current revenue bonds to fund necessary capital improvements—including water and sewer line expansions and street upgrades—without raising the current millage rate or municipal tax rates.

Contested Local Races: Including the highly anticipated Circuit Judge – District 2, Division 4 race, as well as contested Justice of the Peace and mayoral seats across the county.

How to Follow Along

Keep refreshing JonesboroRightNow.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and make sure push notifications on the free JRN app are turned on so you don’t miss a single race call.

We will continue updating the site until the biggest races of the night are officially called and the final results are in.

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