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Crawford County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 48

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 48, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Orion Jackson and Ryan A. Rose. Candidate information follows official Crawford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Orion Jackson (Libertarian), Ryan A. Rose (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 48. Ryan A. Rose 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, Ryan A. Rose, is on the ballot.

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Orion Jackson

Libertarian

Biography

Orion Jackson is the Libertarian candidate for Arkansas House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Ryan A. Rose

Ryan A. Rose

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Ryan A. Rose is director of development at Union Christian Academy and has been a pastor in the River Valley for over 15 years, per arkansashouse.org. He also owns Rose Auto Sales in Van Buren and is serving in the Arkansas House representing District 48, per arkansashouse.org. 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 48 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 48, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Orion Jackson and Ryan A. Rose. Candidate information follows official Crawford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 48 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 Crawford County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Orion Jackson, full profileRyan A. Rose, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office