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Faulkner County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 69

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 69, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Dean Hunter and David Ray. Candidate information follows official Faulkner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dean Hunter (Democratic), David Ray (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 69. David Ray 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, David Ray, is on the ballot.

Arkansas › Faulkner County › Arkansas House District 69

Dean Hunter

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Wants government that treats the district as a community of neighbors rather than lines on a map.
  • Does not accept corporate donations and says he is accountable only to constituents.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dean Hunter is a veterinarian from Maumelle running for Arkansas House District 69 in his first bid for office, per his campaign site. He says he wants to treat the district as a community of neighbors and encourage voter turnout.

David Ray

David Ray

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • lowering the state income tax burden
  • support for veterans
  • job creation and workforce training

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Ray is a consultant and communications strategist representing District 69 in the Arkansas House, per the Arkansas General Assembly. He serves as House Majority Leader and chairs the State Agencies Constitutional Issues Subcommittee, per arkleg.state.ar.us.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 69 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 69, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Dean Hunter and David Ray. Candidate information follows official Faulkner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 69 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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