Saline County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 78

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 78, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Keith Brooks. Candidate information follows official Saline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Keith Brooks, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Keith Brooks

Republican Incumbent

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 78 in 2026?

When is the Arkansas House District 78 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 Saline 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 Saline County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Keith Brooks, full profile Official Arkansas election office