Pulaski County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 71

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 71, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Cassandra Mayes and Stephen Bright. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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.

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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.

Biography

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 71 in 2026?

When is the Arkansas House District 71 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 Pulaski County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Pulaski County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Cassandra Mayes, full profile Stephen Bright, full profile Official Arkansas election office