Judge Michael Wagoner for Circuit Court Judge

“With deep respect for the judicial system and a commitment to fairness and justice, I am honored to announce my candidacy for Circuit Court Judge,” said Judge Wagoner. “Throughout my career, I have worked to uphold the law with integrity and impartiality while serving the people of Sebastian County. I am eager to bring my experience, work ethic, and judicial philosophy to the circuit court to ensure that our community continues to have a strong and principled judiciary. I am grateful to Judge Tabor for his leadership and dedication to serving the residents of Sebastian County.”Judge Michael Wagoner

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Meet the Wagoner Family

Family means everything to Judge Wagoner, and he's proud to introduce the people who make his world complete.His oldest daughter, Rachel James, is a dedicated teacher at Mansfield Elementary. She and her husband, Tyler James, who works for Dupre Logistics in Fort Smith, are the proud parents of two wonderful children: Ivy Jane and Rawlings.Their second daughter, Rheding Melton, serves as a paraprofessional at Sunnymede School in Fort Smith. Her husband, Jake Melton, works for Action Mechanical in Barling. They are the proud parents of their daughter, Sutton.Both Tyler and Jake are not only hardworking professionals but also exceptional husbands and fathers—an incredible blessing to the family.Daughter number three, Raylee, is currently an honor student at Greenwood High School, where she also plays on the volleyball team.Judge Wagoner’s wife, Tonya, is the heart of the family. A middle school teacher in Greenwood, she and the Judge have been married for over 27 years—building a life full of love, laughter, and strong family values.

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