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2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 3, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Carrie Huddleston and Stetson Painter. Candidate information follows official Baxter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Carrie Huddleston (Democratic), Stetson Painter (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 3. Stetson Painter 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.
Democratic
Carrie Huddleston of Mountain Home is challenging incumbent Rep. Stetson Painter in House District 3, per the Arkansas Times. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Republican · Incumbent
Stetson Painter is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 3, covering parts of Baxter and Fulton counties, per arkleg.state.ar.us, and is seeking a third term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 3, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Carrie Huddleston and Stetson Painter. Candidate information follows official Baxter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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