Opinion No.

The Honorable Donald L. Parker, Chair Craighead County Election Commission c/o Mixon, Parker Hurst, P.L.C. 505 Union, P.O. Box 1442 Jonesboro, AR 72403

Dear Chairman Parker:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion on a question regarding what you describe as "two offices in Craighead County which have historically been elected by popular vote." You report the following background information:

It has been the practice in Craighead County to elect a deputy sheriff and a deputy circuit clerk from the Eastern District of Craighead County. Two years ago, an issue arose concerning a…