Washington County, Arkansas

Arkansas Senate District 30

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas Senate District 30, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Denise Garner. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Denise Garner (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 30; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Denise Garner 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, Denise Garner, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Denise Garner

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Worked on the House Education Committee for fully funded public schools and expanded early childhood education
Has focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Arkansas

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Denise Garner is a former oncology nurse practitioner and small business owner, a partner in the restaurants Farmer's Table, Brick House Kitchen and Noodles, per her campaign site denisegarner.com. She has represented Arkansas House District 20 since 2018, per arkleg.state.ar.us, and is running for the Senate District 30 seat being vacated by Sen. Greg Leding.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas Senate District 30 in 2026?

When is the Arkansas Senate District 30 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.

Verify this race

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

Denise Garner, full profile Official Arkansas election office