Clay County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 1

See where Nichols stand on roads, the budget and agriculture. Names follow official Clay County election filings.

About this race

Mark A. Nichols (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 1; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Jeremy Wooldridge, 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Mark A. Nichols

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Protecting children online through stronger content accountability
Improving local highway infrastructure and safety
Supporting and sustaining Arkansas family farms

Biography

Nichols holds an electrical engineering degree from the University of Arkansas and is a licensed professional engineer who has worked for the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the City of Jonesboro, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, he now owns a small transportation engineering firm and has served on the Craighead County Library Board.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 1 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Mark A. Nichols. Candidate information follows official Clay County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on roads, the budget and agriculture.

When is the Arkansas House District 1 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 Clay 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 Clay County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mark A. Nichols, full profile Official Arkansas election office