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Faulkner County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 55

See where Nations and Brown stand on housing, schools and health care. Names follow official Faulkner County election filings.

About this race

Cynthia Nations (Democratic), Matt Brown (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 55. Matt Brown 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.

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Arkansas › Faulkner County › Arkansas House District 55

Cynthia Nations

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Stronger public schools
  • Better access to affordable healthcare
  • Safer schools and communities
Biography

Nations has been a teacher and educator in Conway's public schools for forty years, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, she is running for State Representative in District 55.

Matt Brown

Matt Brown

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Matt Brown is an attorney practicing in Conway, per arkansashouse.org. He previously served as Justice of the Peace for Faulkner County and is serving his second term in the Arkansas House, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 55 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 55, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Cynthia Nations and Matt Brown. Candidate information follows official Faulkner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and health care.

When is the Arkansas House District 55 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 Faulkner County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Cynthia Nations, full profileMatt Brown, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office