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Mississippi County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 34

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 34, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Michael Middlebrook and Joey L. Carr. Candidate information follows official Mississippi County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Middlebrook (Democratic), Joey L. Carr (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 34. Joey L. Carr 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, Joey L. Carr, is on the ballot.

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Michael Middlebrook

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Economic stability, affordable housing and healthcare access for Mississippi County

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Middlebrook, known as Rev. Mike Middlebrook, chairs the Unity For Success Foundation, per his campaign site. He is running for District 34 in Mississippi County on a platform of economic stability, affordable housing and healthcare access, per his campaign site.

Joey L. Carr

Joey L. Carr

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Joey L. Carr is an elementary principal with the Armorel School District, per arkansashouse.org. He is serving his second term in the Arkansas House, representing part of Mississippi County, 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 34 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 34, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Michael Middlebrook and Joey L. Carr. Candidate information follows official Mississippi County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 34 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 Mississippi County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Michael Middlebrook, full profileJoey L. Carr, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office