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Tara Shephard

Tara Shephard

Democratic · Arkansas · 2026 · Incumbent

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Top priorities

  • Focuses on veterans services and advocacy
  • Wants to be an outspoken advocate for children's wellbeing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tara Shephard is an adult education director at Shorter College with more than 20 years of experience in juvenile justice and correctional auditing, per Arkansas Public Radio. She has represented Arkansas House District 79 since 2023.com.

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