One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 17, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Randy Torres. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Randy Torres (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 17; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Randy Torres 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Randy Torres, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Randy Torres is running for re-election to Arkansas House District 17. He is President/CEO of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce and serves as Community Development Officer for Generations Bank, per his campaign site. He has experience in commercial lending, treasury management and private banking, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Arkansas House District 17 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 17, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Randy Torres. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Arkansas House District 17 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.
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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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