Benton County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 13

See where Smith and Richardson stand on housing, schools and the budget. Names follow official Benton County election filings.

About this race

Mitchell Smith (Democratic), Scott Richardson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 13. Scott Richardson 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, Scott Richardson, is on the ballot.

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Mitchell Smith

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Wants to reduce everyday costs for families on rent, groceries, healthcare and childcare
Supports teachers and investing in public education
Wants honest, accountable government focused on results over ideology

Biography

Mitchell Smith of Bentonville is a former Arkansas Razorback and graduate of Bentonville High School and the University of Arkansas, per his campaign site smithforar.org. He is challenging two-term incumbent Rep. Scott Richardson in House District 13.

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Scott Richardson

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Scott Richardson represents Arkansas House District 13. He is Head of Technology for a Bentonville-based engineering firm and a Gulf War veteran with more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and information technology, per his campaign site. He has sponsored legislation on cybersecurity governance, ransomware response and artificial intelligence, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 13 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 13, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Mitchell Smith and Scott Richardson. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and the budget.

When is the Arkansas House District 13 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 Benton 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 Benton County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mitchell Smith, full profile Scott Richardson, full profile Official Arkansas election office