2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas Senate District 16, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Joshua Irby and Rodney Wright. Candidate information follows official Saline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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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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 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.
Who is running for Arkansas Senate District 16 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas Senate District 16, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Joshua Irby and Rodney Wright. Candidate information follows official Saline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Arkansas Senate District 16 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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