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2026 Jonesboro School Board Elections

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 8, 2026
Current holder:David R. Thompson(Nonpartisan)

The 2026 Jonesboro School Board Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill multiple seats on the Jonesboro Public Schools Board of Education in Craighead County, Arkansas. This nonpartisan election will determine local education policy, budget oversight, and superintendent accountability for the district serving over 13,000 students.

About This Race

The 2026 Jonesboro School Board Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill multiple seats on the Jonesboro Public Schools Board of Education in Craighead County, Arkansas. This nonpartisan election will determine local education policy, budget oversight, and superintendent accountability for the district serving over 13,000 students.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 28, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the 2026 Jonesboro School Board Elections, Arkansas residents must register by October 8, 2026, either online via the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Voter View portal, by mail, or in person at the Craighead County Clerk’s Office. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CST; voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID, and early voting will be available at the Craighead County Courthouse and designated satellite locations from October 28 to November 1, 2026.

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Incumbent
Nonpartisan

David R. Thompson

Jonesboro School Board Member, Zone 5

Biography

David R. Thompson is a licensed CPA and small business owner who has served on the Jonesboro School Board since 2020, overseeing district budgets and capital improvement projects. He is seeking re-election to maintain fiscal responsibility, expand STEM infrastructure, and ensure transparency in district spending amid rising operational costs.

Campaign Website
MJ
Nonpartisan

Melissa Jones

Jonesboro School Board Member, Zone 3

Biography

Melissa Jones is a lifelong Jonesboro resident and former classroom teacher with 18 years of experience in Northeast Arkansas public schools. She is running to improve teacher retention, expand vocational training programs, and increase parental involvement in school decision-making after observing declining student engagement post-pandemic.

Campaign Website

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