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Washington County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 20

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 20, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Max Deitchler. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Arkansas › Washington County › Arkansas House District 20

Max Deitchler

Democratic

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 20 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 20, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Max Deitchler. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 20 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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Max Deitchler, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office