Washington County, Arkansas

Arkansas Senate District 35

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas Senate District 35, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tyler Dees. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tyler Dees (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 35; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Tyler Dees 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, Tyler Dees, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tyler Dees

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

workforce development and economic growth for Northwest Arkansas
lower state income tax and reduced government spending
truth-in-sentencing and support for law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tyler Dees is the Republican State Senator for Arkansas Senate District 35, covering western Benton and western Washington counties, per his campaign site. He is Director of Business Development for Simmons Foods, graduated from John Brown University, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas Senate District 35 in 2026?

When is the Arkansas Senate District 35 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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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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Tyler Dees, full profile Official Arkansas election office