2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas Senate District 27, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Eduardo Guzman and Justin Boyd. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Eduardo Guzman (Democratic), Justin Boyd (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 27. Justin Boyd 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
Eduardo Guzman is an adjunct music professor at the University of the Ozarks in Fort Smith, per the Arkansas Times. He is challenging incumbent Sen. Justin Boyd in Senate District 27. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Justin Boyd is a Field Agent and Financial Advisor with the Knights of Columbus, per his official Arkansas Senate biography. He represents Senate District 27, which includes most of Fort Smith, and was elected in 2022, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Who is running for Arkansas Senate District 27 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas Senate District 27, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Eduardo Guzman and Justin Boyd. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Arkansas Senate District 27 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 Sebastian County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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