2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 81, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gina Thomas-Littlejohn and RJ Hawk. Candidate information follows official Saline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Gina Thomas-Littlejohn (Democratic), RJ Hawk (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 81. RJ Hawk 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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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Gina Thomas-Littlejohn is a small business owner and former Alexander City Council member running for Arkansas House District 81, per the Benton Courier. She is active in church and community service, including assisting veterans. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
RJ Hawk represents District 81 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. He is serving his second term as of 2025 and is vice-chair of Legislative Joint Auditing, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Who is running for Arkansas House District 81 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 81, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gina Thomas-Littlejohn and RJ Hawk. Candidate information follows official Saline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Arkansas House District 81 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 Saline County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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