St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2026

Lt. Tommy Hampton Jr.for Sheriff & Collector

I'm not a politician. I'm a law enforcement officer. 21 years of experience, commitment, and a heart for service, and I'm ready to work for you.

ST. FRANCIS SHERIFF & COLLECTOR
It's time for a change
Meet Tommy

This county is home.

This isn't simply a place where I work. It's a community deeply connected to my family and my life.

Raised in Earle9 years in Forrest CityKids in local schools

I grew up in Earle, Arkansas, and have lived in Forrest City for nine years. My wife's family is from St. Francis County, and three of my youngest children attend school here.

I'm running for Sheriff because our community deserves leadership that is experienced, accountable, engaged, and committed to making St. Francis County a safer and stronger place to live.

I believe in serving my community whenever I can. Whether it's helping distribute food at Thanksgiving and Christmas or simply showing up when my neighbors need help, community service is something I believe in, not just something I talk about during an election.

Experience

Two decades of showing up.

21years in law enforcement
9years with Forrest City Police Department
4+4years as Lieutenant and as Sergeant
35volunteer firefighters led as Jericho Fire Chief
  • 2005
    Began as a jailerCompleted Part-Time II law enforcement training the same year
  • 2008–2013
    Fire Chief, JerichoLed a department of about 35 volunteer firefighters
  • Delta towns
    Earle, Hughes & Marked TreeServed the communities of all three departments
  • Forrest City
    Forrest City Police DepartmentNine years, including four as Sergeant and four as Lieutenant

Those years taught me what leadership really means: showing up, taking responsibility, preparing your people, and putting the community first.

I've pursued every class, certification, and training opportunity available to me, because the better trained our officers are, the better they can serve and protect our community.

Community Leader AwardNominated for service to the community while working in Marked Tree
Senate Citation, Sen. David WallaceFor helping save a family whose vehicle had overturned on them

But some of the most meaningful work isn't recognized with an award.

The plan

What I'll do as Sheriff.

Close the gap

There's a disconnect between our community and law enforcement. I'll build stronger relationships between deputies and the people they serve.

Invest in deputies

Better support, better opportunities, and competitive pay, so we attract and keep officers with a genuine passion for protecting this county.

End the revolving door

Our jail should do more than process people. Where appropriate: rehabilitation, accountability, and a path back to being productive members of our community.

Safe at home

Lock your doors, go to sleep at night, and know your sheriff's department is working to protect you, your family, and your property.

A word to my neighbors

This campaign isn't about tearing anyone down. It's about building something better.

I have no ill will toward our current sheriff or anyone else in this race. I'm running because St. Francis County needs a sheriff who will listen, who will lead, who will invest in our deputies, who will work with our communities, and who will bring people together.

I want to pour love, service, accountability, and leadership into this community.

— Lt. Tommy Hampton Jr.
Election Day · Tuesday, November 3

Make your voice heard.

St. Francis County deserves a sheriff who will always put our community first, invest in our community, and restore integrity to law enforcement. With experience, commitment, and a heart for service, I'm ready to work for you.

On November 3rd, vote Lt. Tommy Hampton Jr. for St. Francis County Sheriff & Collector.

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