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Tara Shephard

Democratic · Arkansas · 2026 · Incumbent

Tara Shephard is an adult education director at Shorter College with more than 20 years of experience in juvenile justice and correctional auditing, per Arkansas Public Radio. She has represented Arkansas House District 79 since 2023.com.

Priorities

Focuses on veterans services and advocacy, per the campaign site
Wants to be an outspoken advocate for children's wellbeing, per the campaign site

On the ballot

Arkansas Senate District 15 · Arkansas · 2026

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