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Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 4, 2026

Lonoke County voters choose independent Larry Behnke for sheriff, support Republicans for other offices

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Lonoke County Sheriff-elect Larry Behnke's victory Tuesday night over Aaron Spencer marked a win for an independent candidate over a high-profile opponent in a county where voters otherwise elected Republicans up and down the ballot.

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  1. KARK Little Rock

    Larry Behnke defeats Aaron Spencer in race for Lonoke County sheriff (opens KARK Little Rock)

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    Independent candidate Larry Behnke won the race for Lonoke County sheriff, defeating Republican Aaron Spencer.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Retired detective Larry Behnke wins Lonoke County Sheriff’s race that drew national attention (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    A retired detective won the Lonoke County Sheriff’s race in a contest that drew national attention after the Republican nominee was charged with killing a man.

  3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Lonoke County voters choose independent Larry Behnke for sheriff, support Republicans for other offices (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Lonoke County Sheriff-elect Larry Behnke's victory Tuesday night over Aaron Spencer marked a win for an independent candidate over a high-profile opponent in a county where voters otherwise elected Republicans up and down the ballot.

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