Garrett Barnes

Garrett Barnes just won his second term, unopposed, as the only elected Democrat in Craighead County. He is the current Assistant Director at the Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center in Jonesboro. Garrett previously served two terms on the Bono City Council. He is an ardent advocate for public education, workforce development, public safety, and investments in local infrastructure and youth services. Garrett holds an Ed.S in Superintendency from Arkansas State University and was selected as one of A-State's 4 Emerging Young Alumni in 2024 as well as the A-State Alumni of the Year for the College of Education and Behavioral Science. He is married to Maggie and is a father to two boys - Tate and Harvey.