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Sebastian County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 51

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 51, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jane-Ellen Udouj-Kutchka and Cindy Crawford. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jane-Ellen Udouj-Kutchka (Democratic), Cindy Crawford (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 51. Cindy Crawford 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, Cindy Crawford, is on the ballot.

Arkansas › Sebastian County › Arkansas House District 51

Jane-Ellen Udouj-Kutchka

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Making sure District 51's voice is heard in the Arkansas Legislature

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jane-Ellen Udouj-Kutchka describes herself as an ordinary citizen rather than a politician who is running so District 51 residents have a voice in the Arkansas Legislature, per the campaign site.

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Supports expanding resources for re-entry initiatives to reduce recidivism
  • Supports removing obstacles related to benefits cliffs that keep people in poverty
  • Supports strong FOIA laws and transparency in government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cindy Crawford is running for a fifth term representing Arkansas House District 51 in Sebastian County, having been elected to the House in 2019, per her campaign site. She co-founded Tree of Life Preventative Health Maintenance, Inc. with her husband Jerry, a small business focused on youth education and prevention, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 51 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 51, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jane-Ellen Udouj-Kutchka and Cindy Crawford. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 51 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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Candidate profiles
Jane-Ellen Udouj-Kutchka, full profileCindy Crawford, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office