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Benton County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 17

See where Torres stand on taxes and jobs. Names follow official Benton County election filings.

About this race

Randy Torres (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 17; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Randy Torres 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, Randy Torres, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Randy Torres

Randy Torres

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports lowering regulations and taxes for small businesses
Biography

Randy Torres is running for re-election to Arkansas House District 17. He is President/CEO of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce and serves as Community Development Officer for Generations Bank, per his campaign site. He has experience in commercial lending, treasury management and private banking, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 17 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 17, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Randy Torres. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes and jobs.

When is the Arkansas House District 17 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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