2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 56, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Mark Brannan and Steve Magie. Candidate information follows official Faulkner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mark Brannan (Republican), Steve Magie (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 56. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Stephen Magie, 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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Republican
Mark Brannan is a U.S. Navy veteran from Conway who has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America and local small business, per arkansasonline.com. He is running for District 56, which includes portions of Faulkner County, per arkansasonline.com. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Democratic
Steve Magie is a physician representing the Conway area, per arkansashouse.org. He is serving his seventh term in the Arkansas House, representing part of Faulkner County, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Who is running for Arkansas House District 56 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 56, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Mark Brannan and Steve Magie. Candidate information follows official Faulkner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Arkansas House District 56 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 Faulkner County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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