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Washington County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 19

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 19, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jamie Atkinson and Steve Unger. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Steve Unger, is on the ballot.

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Jamie Atkinson

Democratic

Biography

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

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 19 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 19, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jamie Atkinson and Steve Unger. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 19 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 Washington County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Washington County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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