HOPE – There will be three contested races in the 2026 Preferential Primary elections next March in Hempstead County, all on the Republican ticket.

Incumbent County Judge Jerry Crane will face Kenneth Harvel. Incumbent Circuit Clerk Gail Wolfenbarger is being challenged by Becky Hood. There will be a new Sheriff as Justin Crane and Jesus J. Coronado vie to replace retiring James Singleton.

Diane Honea Westbrook is the sole candidate for the new office of Hempstead County Collector. Incumbent Assessor Renee Gilbert is unopposed. David W. Peters is unopposed for Coroner. County Clerk incumbent Karen Mitchell Smith did not draw an opponent. Amber Mackey will be the new Treasurer/

In the various Constable races, there are no contested races. (*indicates incumbent) Except for Maurice Henr

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