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Benton County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 15

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 15, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Daniel Holtmeyer and John P. Carr. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Daniel Holtmeyer (Democratic), John P. Carr (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 15. John P. Carr is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, John P. Carr, is on the ballot.

Arkansas › Benton County › Arkansas House District 15

Daniel Holtmeyer

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Wants to make housing and health care easier to afford and support seniors, immigrants and veterans
  • Supports public schools and opposes diverting public education funding
  • Wants to protect voting rights and the ballot initiative process

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Daniel Holtmeyer of Rogers is a Democratic challenger to incumbent Rep. John Carr in House District 15, per his campaign site danholtmeyerforar.com.

John P. Carr

John P. Carr

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

John P. Carr is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 15, covering part of Benton County, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 15 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 15, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Daniel Holtmeyer and John P. Carr. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 15 election in Arkansas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Arkansas are on the Arkansas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Benton County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Benton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Daniel Holtmeyer, full profileJohn P. Carr, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office