Pulaski County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Pulaski County, Arkansas

56 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 40 Pulaski County races, led by the Pulaski County Judge contest.

40 races on the November ballot · 56 candidates · Updated Sep 25, 2026
Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

County offices

JudgeWendell Griffen (D) · Michael Rushin (R)

Wendell Griffen (Democratic) and Michael Rushin (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Judge.

Wendell Griffen

Democratic

Top priorities

  • A 12-month moratorium on new data center approvals to allow proper county planning
  • Addressing public trust in county government through truthful communication with the Quorum Court
  • Raising county employee compensation, noting workers have gone three years without raises

Per Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, June 2026 candidate forum.

About Wendell Griffen

Wendell Griffen is a retired circuit court judge and pastor, age 73, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. His campaign site describes a background in law, theology, and activism. He has proposed a 12-month moratorium on new data center approvals and stricter permitting requirements for large data centers, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and KATV.

Michael Rushin

Republican

Top priorities

  • A 90-day review of county operations, budgetary controls, major contracts, and road priorities
  • Quarterly budget briefings in plain language explaining budget changes and recurring costs
  • Making county contracts and bid awards easily accessible to citizens

Per Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, June 2026 candidate forum.

About Michael Rushin

Michael Rushin is a real estate broker, age 53, who owns his own firm offering property management services, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Rushin.

Democrat Wendell Griffen finished ahead of incumbent County Judge Barry Hyde in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary, per Arkansas Times ('Griffen defeats Hyde in Democratic primary for Pulaski County judge'). He faces Republican Michael Rushin, a real estate broker, in the November 3, 2026 general election for chief executive of Arkansas's most populous county, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

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Clerk and Circuit ClerkTerri Hollingsworth (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Terri Hollingsworth

Democratic

Terri Hollingsworth has served as Pulaski County Clerk and Circuit Clerk since 2019, an office that manages voter registration, real estate recording, and land transaction indexing, per AR Money & Politics. She previously directed the State Board of Election Commissioners and served as chief administrative officer for the Delta Regional Authority, and holds a bachelor's degree from Howard University and an MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Terri Hollingsworth.

Pulaski combines the County Clerk and Circuit Clerk into one office. Incumbent Democrat Terri Hollingsworth is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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SheriffEric Higgins (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Eric Higgins

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Expanding re-entry programs that help formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society
  • Strengthening community partnerships, including food distribution and resource programs
  • Ensuring deputies have adequate training and resources for public safety

Per the campaign site.

About Eric Higgins

Eric Higgins is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement who previously served as Assistant Chief of Police with the Little Rock Police Department before being elected Pulaski County Sheriff in 2018, per Arkansas Times. He holds degrees from Liberty University in government/business and executive leadership/counseling, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Eric Higgins.

Incumbent Democrat Eric Higgins won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over challenger James Wheeler, a Pulaski County deputy, and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Collector and TreasurerDebra Buckner (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Debra Buckner

Democratic

Debra Buckner is the incumbent Pulaski County Collector and Treasurer, unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Debra Buckner.

Pulaski combines the County Collector and Treasurer into one office. Incumbent Democrat Debra Buckner won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over challenger Adam Fogleman and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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AssessorJanet Troutman Ward (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Janet Troutman Ward

Democratic

Janet Troutman Ward is the incumbent Pulaski County Assessor, unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Janet Troutman Ward.

Incumbent Democrat Janet Troutman Ward is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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CoronerNonpartisan race · Gerone Hobbs

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Gerone Hobbs

Nonpartisan

Gerone Hobbs is the incumbent Pulaski County Coroner, unopposed for reelection in November 2026, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Gerone Hobbs.

Incumbent Gerone Hobbs is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list. That list did not print a party label for this candidate (every other Pulaski row office carried one), so party is left blank here rather than guessed.

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Justice of the Peace District 1Rebekah Davis (R) · Diana Thomas (D)

Rebekah Davis (Republican) and Diana Thomas (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 1.

Rebekah Davis

Republican

Rebekah Davis represents District 1 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, first elected in 2023, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Rebekah Davis.

Diana Thomas

Democratic

Diana Thomas appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Diana Thomas.

The certified candidate list's incumbency asterisk on this district appears to be misprinted: the Pulaski County Quorum Court's own roster page lists Rebekah Davis, not Diana Thomas, as the sitting District 1 member, first elected in 2023. Incumbent Republican Rebekah Davis faces Democrat Diana Thomas in November.

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Justice of the Peace District 2Natalie Capps (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Natalie Capps (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 2.

Natalie Capps

Democratic

Natalie Capps represents District 2 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, first elected in 2023, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Natalie Capps.

Incumbent Democrat Natalie Capps is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 3Kathy Lewison (D) · Reed Martin (R)

Kathy Lewison (Democratic) and Reed Martin (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 3.

Kathy Lewison

Democratic

Kathy Lewison represents District 3 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court; she first served from 2003 to 2006 and began serving again in 2009, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kathy Lewison.

Reed Martin

Republican

Reed Martin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Reed Martin.

Incumbent Democrat Kathy Lewison faces Republican Reed Martin in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 4Julie Blackwood (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Julie Blackwood (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 4.

Julie Blackwood

Democratic

Julie Blackwood represents District 4 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 2007, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Julie Blackwood.

Incumbent Democrat Julie Blackwood is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 5Tommy Branch (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tommy Branch (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 5.

Tommy Branch

Democratic

Tommy Branch appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tommy Branch.

Open seat: sitting member Steven Person, first elected in 2025, is not a candidate on the certified list. Democrat Tommy Branch, who won a Democratic primary against Vicki Hatter, is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list and the Pulaski County ballot draw results.

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Justice of the Peace District 6Donna Massey (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Donna Massey (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 6.

Donna Massey

Democratic

Donna Massey represents District 6 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 1999, and chairs its Budget Committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Donna Massey.

Incumbent Democrat Donna Massey is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 7Dianne Curry (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Dianne Curry (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 7.

Dianne Curry

Democratic

Dianne Curry represents District 7 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, first elected in 2023, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dianne Curry.

Incumbent Democrat Dianne Curry is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 8Curtis A. Keith (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Curtis A. Keith (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 8.

Curtis A. Keith

Democratic

Curtis A. Keith represents District 8 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 2009, and chairs its Agenda Committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Curtis A. Keith.

Incumbent Democrat Curtis A. Keith is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 9Tina Ward (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tina Ward (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 9.

Tina Ward

Democratic

Tina Ward represents District 9 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 2025, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tina Ward.

Incumbent Democrat Tina Ward is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 10Patricia Young-Baker (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Patricia Young-Baker (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 10.

Patricia Young-Baker

Democratic

Patricia Young-Baker represents District 10 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 2025, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Patricia Young-Baker.

Incumbent Democrat Patricia Young-Baker won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary and is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 11Aaron Robinson (R) · Richelle Brittain (D)

Aaron Robinson (Republican) and Richelle Brittain (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 11.

Aaron Robinson

Republican

Aaron Robinson represents District 11 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 2015, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Aaron Robinson.

Richelle Brittain

Democratic

Richelle Brittain appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Richelle Brittain.

Incumbent Republican Aaron Robinson faces Democrat Richelle Brittain in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 12Luke McCoy (R) · Amber Govan (D)

Luke McCoy (Republican) and Amber Govan (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 12.

Luke McCoy

Republican

Luke McCoy represents District 12 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 2015, and is vice chair of its Budget Committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Luke McCoy.

Amber Govan

Democratic

Amber Govan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 12, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Amber Govan.

Incumbent Republican Luke McCoy faces Democrat Amber Govan in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 13Wendy Potter (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Wendy Potter (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 13.

Wendy Potter

Republican

Wendy Potter appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 13, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Wendy Potter.

The Pulaski County Quorum Court's current District 13 member, Douglas House, was seated in an August 27, 2026 appointment to serve only through December 31, 2026, per the county's official roster; he is not on the certified November candidate list. Republican Wendy Potter is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 14Paul Elliott (R) · Jesse Johnson (D)

Paul Elliott (Republican) and Jesse Johnson (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 14.

Paul Elliott

Republican

Paul Elliott represents District 14 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 2011, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Paul Elliott.

Jesse Johnson

Democratic

Jesse Johnson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 14, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jesse Johnson.

Incumbent Republican Paul Elliott faces Democrat Jesse Johnson in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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Justice of the Peace District 15Staci Medlock (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Staci Medlock (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pulaski County Justice of the Peace District 15.

Staci Medlock

Democratic

Staci Medlock represents District 15 on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, serving since 2015, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Staci Medlock.

Incumbent Democrat Staci Medlock is unopposed in November, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' certified candidate list.

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By address

These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.

Pulaski County is split across 19 Arkansas Senate and House districts.

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Arkansas Senate: 5 districtsDistricts 11, 13, 14, 15, 16
Arkansas Senate District 11Ricky Hill (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Ricky Hill

Ricky Hill

RepublicanIncumbent

Ricky Hill of Cabot works as an Executive VP at Bank OZK after earlier working in his family's residential construction business and managing stores for SF Services, per his official Arkansas Senate biography. He represents Senate District 11, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Ricky Hill (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 11; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Ricky Hill 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.

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Arkansas Senate District 13Allison Grigsby Sweatman (D) · Brandon Achor (R)

Allison Grigsby Sweatman

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Wants a public school system that meets every child's educational needs and fosters a safe, inclusive community
  • Supports making mental health care more accessible by removing barriers related to stigma, coverage gaps and provider choice
  • Wants to address systemic issues that lead to children entering foster care

Per the campaign site.

About Allison Grigsby Sweatman

Allison Grigsby Sweatman is a clinical social worker from North Little Rock, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She is seeking the Senate District 13 seat held by term-limited Sen. Jane English, per her campaign site allisonforarkansas.com.

Brandon Achor

Brandon Achor

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • lower taxes and reduced regulation
  • welfare-to-work policy
  • criminal justice and public safety

Per the campaign site.

About Brandon Achor

Brandon Achor is a pharmacist who co-owns several independent community pharmacies in central and rural eastern Arkansas, running for Arkansas Senate District 13 after four terms as District 71 State Representative, per his campaign site. He received the Arkansas Pharmacists Association's 2019 Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year and 2025 Pharmacist of the Year awards.

Allison Grigsby Sweatman (Democratic), Brandon Achor (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 13. Brandon Achor 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.

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Arkansas Senate District 14Mark S. Foster (Libertarian) · Clarke Tucker (D)

Mark S. Foster

Libertarian

Mark S. Foster was nominated by the Libertarian Party of Arkansas at its February 2026 convention, per Talk Business & Politics, as the Libertarian candidate for Senate District 14. No further biographical detail was found as of this research. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Clarke Tucker

Clarke Tucker

DemocraticIncumbent

Clarke Tucker is an attorney who has practiced law in Little Rock since 2008, per his official Arkansas Senate biography. He represents Senate District 14 and also served in the Arkansas House from 2015 to 2019, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Mark S. Foster (Libertarian), Clarke Tucker (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 14. Clarke Tucker 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.

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Arkansas Senate District 15Tara Shephard (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tara Shephard

Tara Shephard

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Focuses on veterans services and advocacy
  • Wants to be an outspoken advocate for children's wellbeing

Per the campaign site.

About Tara Shephard

Tara Shephard is an adult education director at Shorter College with more than 20 years of experience in juvenile justice and correctional auditing, per Arkansas Public Radio. She has represented Arkansas House District 79 since 2023.com.

Tara Shephard (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 15; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Tara Shephard 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.

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Arkansas Senate District 16Joshua Irby (D) · Rodney Wright (R)

Joshua Irby

Democratic

Top priorities

  • local control over community decisions
  • individual freedom paired with civic responsibility
  • infrastructure investment

Per the campaign site.

About Joshua Irby

Joshua Irby is a corporate security professional running for Arkansas Senate District 16, per the campaign site, with over 15 years of experience beginning as a foot patrol officer and rising to manage global security intelligence for a Fortune 500 company. Irby moved from Little Rock to Bryant in 2022.

Rodney Wright

Republican

Rodney Wright is the Saline County Sheriff and cites more than three decades of public service, per the Benton Courier, in his bid for the open Senate District 16 seat. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Joshua Irby (Democratic), Rodney Wright (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 16. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Kim Hammer, 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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Arkansas House: 14 districtsDistricts 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80
Arkansas House District 66Mark W. Perry (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Mark W. Perry

Mark W. Perry

DemocraticIncumbent

Mark W. Perry is a financial representative who has served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 66 across multiple terms since 2009, per the Arkansas General Assembly. He chairs the House Insurance Subcommittee, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Mark W. Perry (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 66; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Mark W. Perry 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.

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Arkansas House District 67Andrew Cade Eberly (D) · Karilyn Brown (R)

Andrew Cade Eberly

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Wants open and accountable government practices that reflect the needs of the people.
  • Wants policies supporting working-class families in Jacksonville and Sherwood.

Per the campaign site.

About Andrew Cade Eberly

Andrew Cade Eberly is a veteran running for Arkansas House District 67, representing Jacksonville and Sherwood, per the campaign site.

Karilyn Brown

Karilyn Brown

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Support for military families and veterans
  • Election transparency
  • Public safety

Per the campaign site.

About Karilyn Brown

Karilyn Brown is the incumbent Arkansas House member for District 67, serving her sixth term, per her campaign site. She previously served one term as a Justice of the Peace in Pulaski County and was first elected to the Arkansas House in 2015, per her campaign site. Brown serves as Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and holds a master's degree in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Arkansas Little Rock.

Andrew Cade Eberly (Democratic), Karilyn Brown (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 67. Karilyn Brown 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.

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Arkansas House District 69Dean Hunter (D) · David Ray (R)

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.

About Dean Hunter

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

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

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

Per the campaign site.

About David Ray

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.

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.

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Arkansas House District 70Alex Holladay (D) · Bo Renshaw (R)
Alex Holladay

Alex Holladay

DemocraticIncumbent

Alex Holladay is a program manager who won a March 2026 special election to represent District 70 in the Arkansas House, per the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He is now seeking a full term in the November 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Bo Renshaw

Republican

Top priorities

  • lowering the cost of living, including income tax and vehicle sales tax
  • support for small businesses
  • public school outcomes and teacher pay

Per the campaign site.

About Bo Renshaw

Bo Renshaw is a physical therapist and small business owner who has served North Little Rock and Sherwood for 25 years, running for Arkansas House District 70, per his campaign site.

Alex Holladay (Democratic), Bo Renshaw (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 70. Alex Holladay 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.

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Arkansas House District 71Cassandra Mayes (D) · Stephen Bright (R)

Cassandra Mayes

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Wants economic relief for workers and small businesses amid rising costs of living.
  • Supports public school investment, road infrastructure, and senior and veteran care services.
  • Opposes state spending on educational vouchers and a proposed mega-prison project.

Per the campaign site.

About Cassandra Mayes

Cassandra Mayes is a retired educator with 30 years of experience in Little Rock, North Little Rock and Beebe schools running for Arkansas House District 71, per the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She serves on the Little Rock Police Department Foundation board. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Stephen Bright

Republican

Top priorities

  • Supports education, healthcare, economic development and tax reform, with an emphasis on educational choice pathways.

Per the campaign site.

About Stephen Bright

Stephen Bright previously served in the Arkansas House of Representatives and as Mayor and City Director of Maumelle, and is running for Arkansas House District 71, per his campaign site.

Cassandra Mayes (Democratic), Stephen Bright (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 71. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Brandon Achor, 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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Arkansas House District 72Talesha Dokes (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Talesha Dokes

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Wants education, healthcare and economic opportunities accessible to all residents.
  • Wants to build safe, thriving communities where children can grow and succeed.

Per the campaign site.

About Talesha Dokes

Talesha Dokes is an educator, mentor and consultant from North Little Rock with a doctorate from Michigan State University, running for Arkansas House District 72, per her campaign site. She holds degrees from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Pine Bluff.

Talesha Dokes (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 72; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Tracy Steele, 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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Arkansas House District 73Andrew Collins (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Andrew Collins

Andrew Collins

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • strong public schools
  • economic opportunity
  • safe neighborhoods

Per the campaign site.

About Andrew Collins

Andrew Collins is the Arkansas House Minority Leader, serving his fourth term representing District 73, per his campaign site. He is an attorney who works in real estate, and graduated from Duke University and Columbia Law School. He serves on the House Judiciary Committee, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Arkansas Legislative Council.

Andrew Collins (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 73; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Andrew Collins 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.

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Arkansas House District 74Tippi McCullough (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tippi McCullough

Tippi McCullough

DemocraticIncumbent

Tippi McCullough is an educator representing District 74 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. She has served since 2019 and sits on the House Judiciary Committee, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Tippi McCullough (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 74; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Tippi McCullough 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.

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Arkansas House District 75Hunter Sadler (R) · Ashley Hudson (D)

Hunter Sadler

Republican

Top priorities

  • economic growth through lower taxes and reduced regulation
  • support for law enforcement
  • infrastructure improvements, including roads, bridges and energy systems

Per the campaign site.

About Hunter Sadler

Hunter Sadler is a Captain in the Arkansas Army National Guard who works as Director of Constituent Services for U.S. Rep. French Hill, running for Arkansas House District 75, per his campaign site. He deployed with a Joint Multinational Training Group in Ukraine from 2023 to 2024 and holds degrees in psychology and public administration from Arkansas State University.

Ashley Hudson

Ashley Hudson

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • public education and teacher support
  • expanding healthcare options for families
  • support for seniors and veterans

Per the campaign site.

About Ashley Hudson

Ashley Hudson is the Democratic State Representative for Arkansas House District 75, representing West Little Rock and running for a third term, per her campaign site. She was born in Little Rock and moved to West Little Rock in 2009.

Hunter Sadler (Republican), Ashley Hudson (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 75. Ashley Hudson 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.

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Arkansas House District 76Isbac Ceja (R) · Joy Springer (D)

Isbac Ceja

Republican

Isbac Ceja is a Republican from Little Rock running for Arkansas House District 76, per the Arkansas Times. No campaign website was found for him as of September 2026.

Joy Springer

Joy Springer

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • preserving public school funding and equitable distribution across the district
  • equitable economic development across the district
  • equal treatment and due process for state employees

Per the campaign site.

About Joy Springer

Joy C. Springer is the Democratic State Representative for Arkansas House District 76 in Pulaski County, per her campaign site. She describes her legislative work as continuing the legacy of the late State Representative and civil rights attorney John W. Walker, for whom she worked for more than 25 years.

Isbac Ceja (Republican), Joy Springer (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 76. Joy Springer 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.

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Arkansas House District 77Steven Person (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Steven Person

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Wants a future where every family and child has a fair chance at economic opportunity.
  • Wants to invest in people and address communities that have been left behind and underserved.

Per the campaign site.

About Steven Person

Steven Person is a veteran and the son of a public school teacher and an Army soldier, running for Arkansas State Representative, per his campaign site.

Steven Person (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 77; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Fred Allen, 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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Arkansas House District 78Keith Brooks (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Keith Brooks

Keith Brooks

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • pro-life policy, including co-sponsoring the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act
  • education freedom, including sponsoring legislation on reading instruction and parental choice
  • Second Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

About Keith Brooks

Keith Brooks is the Republican State Representative for Arkansas House District 78, first elected in 2020, per his campaign site. He owns an insurance agency in Saline County and is a graduate of Harding University with an MBA.

Keith Brooks (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 78; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Keith Brooks 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.

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Arkansas House District 79Michael D. Mason (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michael D. Mason

Democratic

Michael D. Mason is a former Little Rock School Board member running for the open Arkansas House District 79 seat, per KARK. No campaign website was found for him as of September 2026.

Michael D. Mason (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 79; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Tara Shephard, 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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Arkansas House District 80Daniel Stuckey (Libertarian) · Denise Ennett (D)

Daniel Stuckey

Libertarian

Daniel Stuckey is the Libertarian Party nominee from Little Rock for Arkansas House District 80, per Talk Business and Politics. No campaign website was found for him as of September 2026.

Denise Ennett

Denise Ennett

DemocraticIncumbent

Denise Ennett is a community advocate representing District 80 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. First elected in 2019, she co-chairs the Task Force on Autism, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Daniel Stuckey (Libertarian), Denise Ennett (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 80. Denise Ennett 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.

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