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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.
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.
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.
2026 priorities (per 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
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
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Scott Richardson is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 13, covering part of Benton County, per arkleg.state.ar.us, and is seeking a third term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
