Washington County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 21

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 21, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Nicole Clowney. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Nicole Clowney, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Nicole Clowney

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports common-sense gun laws, citing the link between gun access and domestic violence

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 21 in 2026?

When is the Arkansas House District 21 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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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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Candidate profiles

Nicole Clowney, full profile Official Arkansas election office