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Dad running for sheriff after allegedly killing predator who sexually assaulted his child
Aaron Spencer won the GOP nomination for Lonoke County sheriff with 53% of the vote while awaiting trial for killing a man accused of assaulting his daughter.
- Aaron Spencer, Republican nominee and defendant, won the Lonoke County GOP primary on Tuesday, defeating incumbent John Staley with more than 53 percent of the vote.
- Spencer framed his campaign as a father's response to system failures, announcing his run on October 10, 2025, despite the upcoming murder trial, targeting families and neighbors.
- Court records show Spencer found his daughter in Fosler's vehicle, forced the truck off the highway, and called emergency services after the shooting, which he admits but pleads not guilty to.
- He is to face Democrat Brian Mitchell Sr in the November general election, but the trial was delayed after the presiding judge was removed and Spencer could be replaced if convicted.
- Staley conceded the primary after overseeing Spencer's 2024 arrest, while community reactions split between skepticism and support, with some victims backing Spencer's pledge to form a sex crimes unit.
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An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nomination
An Arkansas man awaiting trial for murder has won the Republican nomination in a sheriff’s race in central Arkansas. According to unofficial results posted by the Arkansas secretary of state, Aaron Spencer defeated Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley in Tuesday's primary. Spencer now advances to face Democrat Brian Mitchell Sr. in November’s general election. Spencer would not be able to serve if he is convicted of killing 67-year-old Michael Fosl…
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