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Washington County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 25

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 25, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Courtney King and Chad Puryear. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Chad Puryear, is on the ballot.

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Courtney King

Courtney King

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Protecting Arkansas's natural resources and building healthy, thriving communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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

Chad Puryear

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports agriculture and rural development while protecting landowners' rights
  • Supports rural schools and educators
  • Supports Second Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 25 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 25, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Courtney King and Chad Puryear. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 25 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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