Big Wins in Miller County, Arkansas 2022

The 2022 election cycle is winding down to an end in Arkansas and specifically in Miller County. The county is seeing some of the largest Republican wins since Reconstruction. As of this writing, the county has a confirmed 32 Republicans going into office on a county and state level representing Miller County. There is one race, JP 7 which will have to be declared vacant and appointed. One Democrat, JP 3, was a elected.

With 32 Republicans and 1 Democrat representing the county, it is clearly a red day for Miller County. For state representation, Senator Jimmy Hickey remained in his seat against an independent challenger. Representatives Lane Jean and Carol Dalby both easily held off Libertarian candidates and remained in their respective seats. Representative Danny Watson did not have an opponent in the general election.

Justice of the Peace 1 had the widow of the former candidate John Wilson, continuing his run. Judy Wilson was able to secure the position and take the seat from independent Eric Darden. Unfortunately, Ethan Eppinette was unable to win against Rick Hall. Hall won the seat and will be the only Democrat on the court.

With one loss on the board, the Republican Committee of Miller County has made a significant and important impact on county politics.