Aaron Spencer for Lonoke County Sheriff

08/08/2026

For the past six months, I’ve been answering emails, messages, and in-person questions about where I stand on “FLOCK.” It’s good to see other candidates and incumbents taking a stance on this too. I’ve also talked with a handful of legislators about how we can work together to protect the state and federal constitutional rights of all Arkansans, not just our individual cities and counties.

If elected, I won’t renew any contracts with “FLOCK.” In my opinion, it sits in a gray area between our 4th Amendment right to privacy and the plain view doctrine, the idea that there’s “no expectation of privacy in public.” I see that as a loophole, one that exists because we don’t have proper legislation on the books yet. I see this as a steppingstone to further mass surveillance if it goes unchecked.

As you know, this technology, and other brands like it, collect a lot more data than just license plates. There aren’t enough safeguards in place right now to prevent misuse.

If elected, I would order a full report on the “FLOCK” system we’re currently using in Lonoke, covering data retention and sharing, access, and complete functionality. I’ll make that report available to the public so everyone has a full understanding of what this system can do.

If I ever come to believe “FLOCK” is a justifiable tool that doesn’t violate the people’s 4th Amendment rights, I’ll hold a public forum on the matter.

In short, I see it as a violation of the people’s constitutional rights, and I won’t violate the rights of the people of Lonoke under the guise of “safety.”

Together We Can Build a Safer and Stronger Lonoke County

08/07/2026

We’re excited to be at the Night Owl Back-to-School Fest Vendor Market this Friday from 5:00–9:00 PM!

Come enjoy an evening of great food, fun, and community while supporting the incredible local vendors and young entrepreneurs in our area.

🍎 The first 100 teachers to stop by and show their school badge will receive a goodie bag as a small thank-you for everything you do.

Be sure to stop by our booth to say hello, ask questions, and visit with me. I’ll also have yard signs, T-shirts, and stickers available.

We’d love to see you there!

07/28/2026

Over the weekend, an anonymous page was created and started publishing videos from my case, claiming it's dedicated to transparency. Let's be clear about one thing first: these records were never leaked as the account suggests. They have been part of the public record since well before this account existed.

It appears this effort at transparency is less about helping the citizens of Lonoke County and more about politics.

Where was this dedication to transparency for the last ten years? Where was it when Lonoke County consistently refused the public access to court proceedings and court documents in active cases? Where was it when the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office locked its doors and wouldn't let the community inside? When it turned off Facebook comments so no one could ask questions? When former employees came forward with credible complaints and were ignored?

Nowhere. Because this page was never about transparency. It's about tarnishing my name.

We know what is in the case file. My family lived through every detail of that night, and for two years, we reviewed it and discussed it more times than anyone should have to. We have relived it over and over, preparing for trial and for our family to relive it in a courtroom. As painful as this process and the last two years have been, it was our intention that the public would have access to this information.

I did what any father would do in a situation I pray most fathers never have to face. I protected my child. I would never wish what my family went through that night on anyone.

Anyone who knows me knows what I stand for. If you have questions about my character, I encourage you to reach out directly. In the meantime, I'll keep sharing my vision for a safer, stronger Lonoke County.

07/26/2026

What an honor it was to attend the Gun Owners of Arkansas annual meeting this morning and have the privilege of meeting the incredible people who work tirelessly to protect our Second Amendment rights here at home.

I was grateful for the opportunity to speak about an issue I hold in the highest regard. The right to keep and bear arms is one of our most fundamental constitutional freedoms, and one every citizen should understand and value.

The support Gun Owners of Arkansas showed my family during the darkest chapter of our lives is something I will never forget. Their willingness to stand beside us when it mattered most is truly humbling and a testament to this organization’s unwavering commitment to defending the Constitution and ensuring we remain a constitutional republic.

Thank you, Gun Owners of Arkansas, for your friendship, your support, and for all you do to protect the rights of the people of Arkansas.

06/24/2026

I want to take a minute and talk to Lonoke County.

When I started this, I told you the truth. I'm not a politician. I'm a farmer and a dad. I wanted to stay home with my turkeys and my kids instead of seeing my name in the news. But I experienced something wrong in our county and I couldn't sit on the sidelines. I asked you to stand with me, and you did.

That win in March wasn't mine. It was yours. Together we exposed the corruption. We started holding them accountable. With our voice and our vote, we've already begun to change things. A lot of folks said an outsider didn't stand a chance against people who'd held those offices for years. You proved them wrong.

I've heard the talk about experience. That I haven't worn a badge for decades. That part's true. But take a hard look at who has. The same officers that let a man walk for the price of a lawnmower after he hurt a child. The same system that locks its own doors and shuts off the comments so you can't be heard. The good old boys who hand out favors and call it justice. That's what all those years got this county. I don't think years spent inside of a broken system is near as important as a sheriff who's committed to the people who put him there. I think a sheriff who answers to you is.

Here's what this has always been about. Accountability you can actually see, not just hear someone talk about. The doors get unlocked. The comments come back on. Every dollar gets reported to the people who paid it. We go after the predators in this county instead of scaring the families they hurt. We protect our kids, because they're our future and they're worth the fight. And the standard I hold everybody else to, I hold myself to first. The oath I took to the Constitution didn't expire when I left the Army.

This was never about tearing the department down. It's about earning your trust back, and bridging the gap so it's the sheriff's department and the community again, not one against the other.
We're not done. March was the start, not the finish. There's real work between now and November, and I need you with me the way you've been with me from the beginning. You were my voice when I didn't have one. I won't forget it.

The oath continues. Neighbors looking out for neighbors. This is our home, and together we are going to build a safer, stronger Lonoke County.

06/22/2026

Every filing period, we post what we raised and what we spent. Here is our May report that was filed today.

Contributor names and home cities are listed. Addresses and personal information are left out to protect our supporters' privacy. Every figure comes straight from the official report we filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State.

The people of Lonoke County have asked for transparency. This is what that looks like. I'd be honored to have your support in November!

06/11/2026

Join me TOMORROW night at The Railyard in Cabot for the Night Owl Neon Nights Vendor Event from 5:00–9:00 PM!

There will be plenty of local vendors, delicious food, and fun for the whole family.

This is a great opportunity to come out, meet me, ask questions, and talk about the future of Lonoke County. I’ll have campaign t-shirts available for purchase, yard signs for anyone who still needs one, and lots of stickers for the kids!

I hope you’ll stop by and say hello. I look forward to seeing everyone there! 🇺🇸

06/09/2026

I'm grateful to the Conduit Freedom Caucus for hosting an outstanding event and bringing conservative Republican candidates together ahead of November. Their endorsement and grassroots support during the Primary meant a great deal, and I do not take it lightly. Our conversations covered two priorities that matter deeply to me: electing conservative Republicans up and down the ballot this fall, and working with the legislature to strengthen laws that protect children and parental rights.

06/05/2026

06/01/2026

When this campaign started, we committed to posting every dollar raised and every dollar spent after every filing. These are the reports from the primary and April. Every contribution, every expense, down to the dollar.

Trust in the Sheriff's Office gets built the same way it does anywhere. You do what you said you'd do.

I served under an oath that required accountability to something bigger than myself. That standard doesn't expire. I'm asking for your vote on November 3rd to build a safer, stronger Lonoke County.