Arkansas man awaiting murder trial wins GOP primary for county sheriff

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 402

Last Updated: 6 days, 16 hours ago

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An Arkansas man awaiting trial for charges that he killed his daughter’s accused sexual abuser has won the Republican nomination for county sheriff, in a race that’s garnered national attention.

Aaron Spencer won more than 53% of the vote in Tuesday’s three-person primary for Lonoke County sheriff. Spencer will face Democratic nominee Brian Mitchell Sr. this fall.

Spencer’s campaign did not immediately respond to a message Wednesday morning.

Spencer was charged with second degree murder …

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