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Sebastian County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 47

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 47, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lee Johnson. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lee Johnson (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 47; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Lee Johnson 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, Lee Johnson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Lee Johnson is a physician with an M.D. from the University of Arkansas Medical School, per arkansashouse.org. He is serving his fourth term in the Arkansas House and previously served on the Greenwood City Council, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 47 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 47, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lee Johnson. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 47 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 Sebastian County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Sebastian County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Lee Johnson, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office