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By the People, for the People
Early Voting Shows McDowell Leading Miller County Judge Race
McDowell pulls in over 1,200 votes in crowded Republican primary
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Results from early voting and absentee ballots in the Miller County, Arkansas primary election show Lynn McDowell with an early lead in the six-way race for county judge. McDowell received 1,201 votes, followed by Christopher Redfearn with 375 votes. The winner of the Republican primary will face the lone Democratic candidate, Ulysses Brewer, in the November general election.
Why it matters
The Miller County judge race is the largest county judge race in Arkansas, making the primary election results significant for the region. The winner will play a key role in overseeing county government and operations.
The details
In the crowded Republican primary, Lynn McDowell received the most votes with 1,201, followed by Christopher Redfearn with 375, Steven Green with 214, Donald Letterman with 144, Danny Lewis with 139, and Joshua Fortune with 121. The winner of the Republican primary will face Ulysses Brewer, the lone Democratic candidate, in the November general election.
- The primary election was held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
- Early voting and absentee ballot results were reported on March 4, 2026.
The players
Lynn McDowell
The frontrunner in the Republican primary for Miller County judge, having received over 1,200 votes in early voting and absentee ballots.
Christopher Redfearn
The second-place finisher in the Republican primary for Miller County judge, receiving 375 votes in early voting and absentee ballots.
Ulysses Brewer
The lone Democratic candidate for Miller County judge, who will face the winner of the Republican primary in the November general election.
What’s next
The winner of the Republican primary will face Ulysses Brewer, the Democratic candidate, in the November 2026 general election for Miller County judge.
The takeaway
The early voting results indicate a competitive Republican primary for the Miller County judge seat, with Lynn McDowell holding a significant lead. The winner of the primary will play a key role in overseeing county government and operations in the region.
