2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 9, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Matt Goff and Diana Gonzales Worthen. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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, Diana Gonzales Worthen, is on the ballot.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
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.
Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Diana Gonzales Worthen is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 9, covering part of Washington County, per arkleg.state.ar.us.
Who is running for Arkansas House District 9 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 9, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Matt Goff and Diana Gonzales Worthen. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Arkansas House District 9 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.
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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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