See where Hinds and Underwood stand on schools and jobs. Names follow official Benton County election filings.
Letisha Hinds (Democratic), Kendon Underwood (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 16. Kendon Underwood 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.
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Letisha Hinds is a Walmart merchant who previously ran for Bentonville School Board and Benton County Quorum Court, per the Arkansas Times. She is challenging three-term incumbent Rep. Kendon Underwood in House District 16. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
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Per the campaign site, Kendon Underwood graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas School of Law and is a local attorney and small business owner. Kendon Underwood is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 16, covering part of Benton County, per arkleg.state.ar.us.
Who is running for Arkansas House District 16 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 16, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Letisha Hinds and Kendon Underwood. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and jobs.
When is the Arkansas House District 16 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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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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