Washington County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
58 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 38 Washington County races, led by the Washington County Judge contest.
County offices
JudgeDana Deree (D) · Tim Shepard (R)
Dana Deree
Dana Deree is a Marine Corps combat veteran and retired senior diplomat, per his campaign site. He is also a former public school teacher and Navy Reserve officer who founded a business currently operating in Washington County, per his campaign site.
Tim Shepard
Top priorities
- Prioritizes county road and infrastructure planning, calling it "the county judge's most basic job," with coordination between municipalities and state agencies
- Supports county deputies, firefighters and rural emergency responders, drawing on his law enforcement and firefighting background
- Pledges fiscal transparency and public input before policy decisions
Per the campaign site.
About Tim Shepard
Tim Shepard is a retired Fayetteville Police Department division captain running as the Republican nominee for Washington County Judge, per his campaign site. He also served more than seven years as a volunteer firefighter with the Wheeler Fire Department, per his campaign site.
Dana Deree (Democratic), Tim Shepard (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Judge, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageAssessorRussell Hill (R) · Nathan Miller (D)
Russell Hill
Russell Hill is the sitting Washington County Assessor and a fourth-generation Washington County resident, per Washington County government. Before running for office he owned a small business, and he has completed the highest certification track in assessment administration recognized by the State of Arkansas, per Washington County government. He served in the Navy and has coached middle school sports, per Washington County government. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Nathan Miller
Nathan Miller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nathan Miller.
Russell Hill (Republican), Nathan Miller (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Assessor, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Russell Hill is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageCircuit ClerkKyle Sylvester (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kyle Sylvester
Kyle Sylvester is the incumbent Washington County Circuit Clerk, per the Washington County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot; no independently verifiable campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kyle Sylvester.
Kyle Sylvester (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Circuit Clerk, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageCollectorRachel Eubanks (D) · Angela Wood (R)
Rachel Eubanks
Rachel Eubanks appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Collector, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rachel Eubanks.
Angela Wood
Angela Wood is the incumbent Washington County Collector, seeking reelection as the Republican nominee, per the Washington County government website. No independently verifiable campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Angela Wood.
Rachel Eubanks (Democratic), Angela Wood (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Collector, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Angela Wood is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageCoronerMike Neville (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mike Neville
Mike Neville is the Republican nominee for Washington County Coroner. The current coroner, Roger Morris, is not seeking reelection, per the Washington County government website; Neville is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No independently verifiable campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mike Neville.
Mike Neville (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Coroner, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageClerkBecky Lewallen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Becky Lewallen
Becky Lewallen is the incumbent Washington County Clerk, per the Washington County government website. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot; no independently verifiable campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Becky Lewallen.
Becky Lewallen (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Clerk, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 1Bradley Bruns (R) · Lou Reed Sharp (D)
Bradley Bruns
Bradley Bruns is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 1, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bradley Bruns.
Lou Reed Sharp
Top priorities
- Says he would work to end the Republican super-majority on the Quorum Court to "restore balance."
- Calls for a service-first approach that empowers local voices to strengthen cities and communities
- Pledges to act as a fiscal watchdog to restore accountability in local government
Per the campaign site.
About Lou Reed Sharp
Lou Reed Sharp is the Democratic nominee for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1, describing a career working "from healthcare state agencies to supply chains," per his campaign site. He has attended Quorum Court meetings since 2020, per his campaign site.
Bradley Bruns (Republican), Lou Reed Sharp (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Bradley Bruns is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 2Faith Laukon (D) · David Wilson (R)
Faith Laukon
Faith Laukon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Faith Laukon.
David Wilson
David Wilson is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 2 and has 15 years of experience as a school principal, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Wilson.
Faith Laukon (Democratic), David Wilson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 2, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. David Wilson is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 3Robert Massingill (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert Massingill
Robert Massingill is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 3, per the Washington County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert Massingill.
Robert Massingill (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 3, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 4Vladimir Lopez (D) · William Ussery (R)
Vladimir Lopez
Vladimir Lopez is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 4, an economist and workers' rights advocate who became the county's first Gen Z Justice of the Peace when elected in 2024, per 5newsonline.com. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Vladimir Lopez.
William Ussery
William Ussery appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for William Ussery.
Vladimir Lopez (Democratic), William Ussery (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 4, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Vladimir Lopez is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 5Kyle Lyons (R) · Stephanie Shufelt (D)
Kyle Lyons
Kyle Lyons is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 5, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kyle Lyons.
Stephanie Shufelt
Top priorities
- Supports fully funded, well-staffed rural public schools and opposes private-school voucher programs
- Opposes eminent domain seizures of family farms and supports a moratorium on new data center projects
- Supports expanding access to voter registration through initiatives such as "Grow the Vote."
Per the campaign site.
About Stephanie Shufelt
Stephanie Shufelt is a health care registrar running as the Democratic nominee for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 5, per her campaign site. She moved to Arkansas from the Pacific Northwest in 2021, per her campaign site.
Kyle Lyons (Republican), Stephanie Shufelt (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 5, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Kyle Lyons is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 6Lisa Ecke (R) · Lowell Taylor (D)
Lisa Ecke
Top priorities
- Prioritizes community safety, citing support for the Children's Safety Center and anti-human-trafficking organization Into The Light
- Supports the Community Rebuilding Initiative, which helps formerly incarcerated people with education and life-skills training
- Advocates for stronger oversight and regulation of elderly and senior care agencies
Per the campaign site.
About Lisa Ecke
Lisa Ecke is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 6 and a Springdale business owner of 25 years, per her campaign site.
Lowell Taylor
Top priorities
- Serve all residents of the district regardless of background
- Work across party lines on county business
Per the campaign site.
About Lowell Taylor
Lowell Taylor has lived in Washington County for 15 years and works at Harvest Group, per the campaign site. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from John Brown University, per the campaign site.
Lisa Ecke (Republican), Lowell Taylor (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 6, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Lisa Ecke is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 7AnneDella Hines (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
AnneDella Hines
Top priorities
- Advocates for evidence-based, compassionate criminal justice practices, including restoring the county's Mental Health Court and Crisis Stabilization Unit
- Supports expanding regional transit, mental health services and countywide library access
- Calls for competitive contract bidding and more public access to county meetings
Per the campaign site.
About AnneDella Hines
AnneDella Hines is the Democratic nominee for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 7, holding a master's in operations management from the University of Arkansas and working on health-tech projects at a local health care consultancy, per her campaign site.
AnneDella Hines (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 7, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 8Shawndra Washington (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shawndra Washington
Shawndra Washington appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Shawndra Washington.
Shawndra Washington (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 8, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 9Beth Coger (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Beth Coger
Beth Coger is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 9, per the Washington County Democratic Party. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Beth Coger.
Beth Coger (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 9, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 10Diane Bryant (D) · Robert Dennis (R)
Diane Bryant
Diane Bryant appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Diane Bryant.
Robert Dennis
Robert Dennis is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 10, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert Dennis.
Diane Bryant (Democratic), Robert Dennis (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 10, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Robert Dennis is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 11Suki Lin Highers (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Suki Lin Highers
Suki Lin Highers is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 11, per the Washington County government website. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Suki Lin Highers.
Suki Lin Highers (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 11, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 12Evelyn Rios Stafford (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Evelyn Rios Stafford
Evelyn Rios Stafford is a sitting Justice of the Peace for District 12 in Washington County, per her campaign site. She is a small business owner and affordable housing advocate who previously worked in television news broadcast journalism, per her campaign site.
Evelyn Rios Stafford (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 12, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 13Willie Leming (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Willie Leming
Willie Leming is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 13, per the Washington County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Willie Leming.
Willie Leming (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 13, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 14Jimm Garlock (D) · Gary Ricker (R)
Jimm Garlock
Jimm Garlock appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jimm Garlock.
Gary Ricker
Gary Ricker is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 14, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Gary Ricker.
Jimm Garlock (Democratic), Gary Ricker (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Gary Ricker is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace District 15Butch Pond (R) · Pat Flippo (Independent) · Caitlin Draper (D)
Butch Pond
Butch Pond is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 15 and the longest-serving member of the Quorum Court, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Butch Pond.
Pat Flippo
Pat Flippo appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 15, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Pat Flippo.
Caitlin Draper
Caitlin Draper appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 15, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Caitlin Draper.
Butch Pond (Republican), Pat Flippo (Independent), Caitlin Draper (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 15, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Butch Pond is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.
Full race pageSheriffJay Cantrell (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jay Cantrell
Jay Cantrell is the sitting Washington County Sheriff, per his campaign site. Raised in West Fork, Arkansas, he was hired by then-Sheriff Bud Dennis in 1981 at age 21, working first in the county jail before transferring to patrol, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia and the Drug Enforcement Agency's Drug Unit Commander Academy, per his campaign site. He was a founding member of the Strickler Volunteer Fire Department and has volunteered as a hospice and 4-H leader, per his campaign site.
Jay Cantrell (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Sheriff, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.
Full race pageTreasurerHayden Hill (R) · William Chesser (D)
Hayden Hill
Top priorities
- Pledges fiscal transparency, saying the office should operate "with open books and clear, accessible reporting."
- Commits to ensuring every county fund is properly accounted for and allocated
- Emphasizes support for county employees as part of a strong county government
Per the campaign site.
About Hayden Hill
Hayden Hill is the Chief Deputy Treasurer for Washington County, running as the Republican nominee for Treasurer, per his campaign site. He has 8 years of county government experience, including 4 years in the Treasurer's office, per his campaign site.
William Chesser
Top priorities
- Argues the Treasurer's office "shouldn't be a family matter" and should answer directly to voters as independent oversight
- Emphasizes fiscal precision and accountability with public money, drawing on his budget and payroll management experience
- Highlights that a large share of property tax dollars fund public schools and stresses timely distribution to those institutions
Per the campaign site.
About William Chesser
William Chesser is a Washington County public school teacher of 18 years, currently teaching science at Fayetteville Virtual Academy, running as the Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, per his campaign site. He has also co-founded a land-planning firm and served on the Fayetteville Planning Commission, per his campaign site.
Hayden Hill (Republican), William Chesser (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Treasurer, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.
Full race pageJudges
Arkansas 4th Judicial Circuit Court, Division 2 (runoff)Nonpartisan race · Wendy Howerton · Kristin Pawlik
Wendy Howerton
Wendy Howerton is a Fayetteville attorney with 20 years of legal practice who began her career as a public defender, later founded her own law firm, has handled appellate work, and has served on the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She is a candidate for Circuit Judge, Division 2 of Arkansas's 4th Judicial Circuit. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Kristin Pawlik
Kristin Pawlik is a partner at a Rogers, Arkansas law firm who began her legal career as a public defender and has practiced more than two decades at her current firm, focusing on family law, criminal defense and employment cases, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She is a candidate for Circuit Judge, Division 2 of Arkansas's 4th Judicial Circuit. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Wendy Howerton and Kristin Pawlik are on the November 3, 2026 runoff ballot for this seat on the 4th Judicial Circuit, after neither received a majority of the vote in the March 3, 2026 nonpartisan judicial primary, per the Arkansas Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list (post-primary active filings). Under Arkansas law, a nonpartisan judicial race that does not produce a majority winner in the March 3, 2026 primary goes to a runoff on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Every voter in Madison and Washington counties elects this seat, since Arkansas circuit judges are elected circuit-wide across the 4th Judicial Circuit (Madison, Washington), per the Arkansas Judiciary's circuit map (cross-checked against the Arkansas Times' March 2026 primary-night judicial roundup). Arkansas circuit court races are nonpartisan.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Washington County is split across 14 Arkansas Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressArkansas Senate: 4 districtsDistricts 30, 31, 32, 35
Arkansas Senate District 30Denise Garner (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Denise Garner
Top priorities
- Worked on the House Education Committee for fully funded public schools and expanded early childhood education
- Has focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Arkansas
Per the campaign site.
About Denise Garner
Denise Garner is a former oncology nurse practitioner and small business owner, a partner in the restaurants Farmer's Table, Brick House Kitchen and Noodles, per her campaign site denisegarner.com. She has represented Arkansas House District 20 since 2018, per arkleg.state.ar.us, and is running for the Senate District 30 seat being vacated by Sen. Greg Leding.
Denise Garner (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 30; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Denise Garner 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.
Full race pageArkansas Senate District 31Clint Penzo (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Clint Penzo
Top priorities
- growing the local economy
- strengthening the healthcare system
- property rights
Per the campaign site.
About Clint Penzo
Clint Penzo is a Realtor and physical therapist who has served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running for Arkansas Senate District 31, per his campaign site. A Tontitown native, he graduated from Springdale High School, earned an associate degree in Physical Therapy from NWACC and a bachelor's degree in Earth Science from the University of Arkansas, and previously worked at HealthSouth rehabilitating patients.
Clint Penzo (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 31; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Clint Penzo 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.
Full race pageArkansas Senate District 32Joshua P. Bryant (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joshua P. Bryant
Joshua P. Bryant of Rogers worked 12 years at the Federal Aviation Administration before joining a construction venture in 2014 that grew into one of the most successful firms in Northwest Arkansas, per his official Arkansas Senate biography. He represents Senate District 32, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Joshua P. Bryant (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 32; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Joshua P. Bryant 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.
Full race pageArkansas Senate District 35Tyler Dees (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tyler Dees
Top priorities
- workforce development and economic growth for Northwest Arkansas
- lower state income tax and reduced government spending
- truth-in-sentencing and support for law enforcement
Per the campaign site.
About Tyler Dees
Tyler Dees is the Republican State Senator for Arkansas Senate District 35, covering western Benton and western Washington counties, per his campaign site. He is Director of Business Development for Simmons Foods, graduated from John Brown University, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County.
Tyler Dees (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 35; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Tyler Dees 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.
Full race pageArkansas House: 10 districtsDistricts 9, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Arkansas House District 9Matt Goff (R) · Diana Gonzales Worthen (D)
Matt Goff
Top priorities
- supporting law enforcement and first responders
- quality education
- support for veterans
Per the campaign site.
About Matt Goff
Matt Goff is a retired U.S. Army veteran running for Arkansas House District 9 in East Springdale, per the campaign site, having retired in 2014 after 12 years living in the district.
Diana Gonzales Worthen
Top priorities
- access to literacy and higher education
- access to healthcare and mental health resources
- quality jobs
Per the campaign site.
About Diana Gonzales Worthen
Diana Gonzales Worthen is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 9, covering part of Washington County, per arkleg.state.ar.us.
Matt Goff (Republican), Diana Gonzales Worthen (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 9. Diana Gonzales Worthen 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 11Rey Hernandez (D) · Rebecca Burkes (R)
Rey Hernandez
Top priorities
- Supports rising wages that outpace inflation
- Supports easier access to low-cost, high-quality healthcare
- Supports renters' rights
Per the campaign site.
About Rey Hernandez
Rey Hernandez is running for Arkansas House District 11. He has served in the Marine Corps and has been a rancher for thirty years, and has lived in the district since 1989, per his campaign site.
Rebecca Burkes
Top priorities
- Supports lower taxes and less regulation on small business
- Opposes changes to abortion law, supporting protections for the unborn
- Supports Second Amendment rights
Per the campaign site.
About Rebecca Burkes
Rebecca Burkes represents Arkansas House District 11, serving Benton and Washington counties since being elected in 2022, per her campaign site. She has spent more than 25 years in law, operations and real estate development, per her campaign site.
Rey Hernandez (Democratic), Rebecca Burkes (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 11. Rebecca Burkes 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 18Robin Lundstrum (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robin Lundstrum
Robin Lundstrum is a four-term Arkansas State Representative serving House District 18. She is a long-time Northwest Arkansas resident, a University of Arkansas graduate and a small business owner in Springdale, per her campaign site.
Robin Lundstrum (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 18; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Robin Lundstrum 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 19Jamie Atkinson (D) · Steve Unger (R)
Jamie Atkinson
Jamie Atkinson is a Democratic candidate for Arkansas House District 19, covering south Springdale, Johnson and parts of north Fayetteville. He worked in foreign affairs and national security with the U.S. Department of State and later led the largest international school in La Paz, Bolivia, per his campaign site. He and his wife moved to Northwest Arkansas full time in 2022, per his campaign site.
Steve Unger
Steve Unger is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 19, covering part of Washington County, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Jamie Atkinson (Democratic), Steve Unger (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 19. Steve Unger 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 20Max Deitchler (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Max Deitchler
Top priorities
- Wants to expand access to high-quality, affordable childcare and address the housing crisis
- Supports investing in public education
- Wants to defend the Buffalo River and public lands and make voting easier
Per the campaign site.
About Max Deitchler
Max Deitchler is running for Arkansas House District 20. He is an attorney and small business owner who has lived in Fayetteville for more than 15 years, per his campaign site. He spent more than a decade serving on the Washington County Election Commission, per his campaign site.
Max Deitchler (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 20; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Denise Garner, 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 21Nicole Clowney (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nicole Clowney
Top priorities
- Supports common-sense gun laws, citing the link between gun access and domestic violence
Per the campaign site.
About Nicole Clowney
Nicole Clowney is an attorney and educator representing the Fayetteville area in the Arkansas House. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and previously worked for a non-profit law firm focused on children's law issues, per her campaign site. She teaches at the University of Arkansas and founded the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, per her campaign site.
Nicole Clowney (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 21; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Nicole Clowney 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 22David Whitaker (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David Whitaker
Top priorities
- Supports affordable health care and paid family leave
- Supports universal pre-K
Per the campaign site.
About David Whitaker
David Whitaker represents Arkansas House District 22 (D-Fayetteville). He is a 1999 graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law who became Assistant City Attorney for Fayetteville before being first elected to the Arkansas House in 2012, per his campaign site. He served as House Minority Leader during the 91st General Assembly, per his campaign site.
David Whitaker (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 22; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. David Whitaker 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 23Laura Marsh (Independent) · Kendra Moore (R)
Laura Marsh
Laura Marsh is the Independent candidate for Arkansas House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Kendra Moore
Kendra Moore owns and operates Redeemed Construction and Renovation, LLC, per arkansashouse.org. She is serving her second term representing District 23 and holds an MBA from John Brown University, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Laura Marsh (Independent), Kendra Moore (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 23. Kendra Moore 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 24Charlene Fite (R) · Ryan Intchauspe (D)
Charlene Fite
Charlene Fite is a retired school psychology specialist who previously served in the Arkansas House, per arkansasonline.com. She is running for District 24, which includes parts of Crawford and Washington counties, per arkansasonline.com. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Ryan Intchauspe
Ryan Intchauspe is a Navy veteran who works as a systems designer for the federal contractor Tipping Point Solutions, per Arkansas Advocate. He is running as a Blue Collar Democrat for District 24 in Crawford and Washington counties, per Arkansas Advocate. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Charlene Fite (Republican), Ryan Intchauspe (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 24. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Brad Hall, 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.
Full race pageArkansas House District 25Courtney King (D) · Chad Puryear (R)
Courtney King
Top priorities
- Protecting Arkansas's natural resources and building healthy, thriving communities
Per the campaign site.
About Courtney King
Courtney King is a multimedia artist and environmental educator who previously managed facilities at Hobbs State Park, per her campaign site. She is a single mother of three running for District 25 in Washington County, per her campaign site.
Chad Puryear
Top priorities
- Supports agriculture and rural development while protecting landowners' rights
- Supports rural schools and educators
- Supports Second Amendment rights
Per the campaign site.
About Chad Puryear
Chad Puryear represents Arkansas House District 25. He is a sixth-generation Arkansas farmer and has more than fourteen years of experience as a classroom teacher, per his campaign site. He holds a B.S. in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas and an M.S. in Education from Arkansas State University, per his campaign site.
Courtney King (Democratic), Chad Puryear (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 25. Chad Puryear 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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