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LITTLE ROCK—The re-election bid of an outspoken judge who has battled with an ethics panel over his right to speak out about issues and an expensive battle between two politically connected northwest Arkansas attorneys highlight Tuesday’s non-partisan judicial races.

Three races for seats on the 12-member court of appeals appear on the ballot for Tuesday’s elections, which also include party primaries. Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah and Justice Paul Danielson are unopposed for re-election.

Judge Wendell Griffen faces Pulaski County Circuit Judge Rita Gruber in the race for District 6, Position 1 on the court. That district takes in Pulaski, Perry and Saline counties.

Attorneys Courtney Henry of Fayetteville and Ron Williams of Springdale are running for District 3, Position 2 being vacated by Judge Sarah Hefley, who was appointed to the court following the death of Judge Terry Crabtree. The district consists of Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Madison and Washington counties.

Jefferson County District Judge Waymond Brown is running against Pine Bluff attorney Eugene Hunt for District 7, which consists of Arkansas, Chicot, Desha, Jefferson, Lee, Phillips and St. Francis counties.