Cleburne County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 42

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 42, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jeremy Riddle. Candidate information follows official Cleburne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jeremy Riddle (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 42; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Stephen Meeks, 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jeremy Riddle

Republican

Top priorities

Supports the rights of the unborn and Second Amendment rights
Supports parents' options in choosing what is best for their children's education
Supports preserving access to health care, especially in rural Arkansas

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jeremy Riddle is running for Arkansas House District 42. He is a physical therapist who has owned a medical supply business and currently owns an independent pharmacy, per his campaign site. He served 11 years on the Greenbrier school board, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 42 in 2026?

When is the Arkansas House District 42 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 Cleburne County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Cleburne County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Arkansas Senate District 24 Arkansas House District 40 Arkansas House District 41 See all 5 Cleburne County races

Candidate profiles

Jeremy Riddle, full profile Official Arkansas election office