Faulkner County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 56

Brannan and Magie are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Faulkner County election filings.

About this race

Mark Brannan (Republican), Steve Magie (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 56. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Stephen Magie, 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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Mark Brannan

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Faith in God and freedom to worship
Protecting life at every stage
Limited, efficient and accountable government

Biography

Brannan manages his family's small business, Frank Brannan's Drive-In in Conway, which he returned to run in 2000 after enlisting in the U.S. Navy, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, he is an Eagle Scout and former District Executive with the Quapaw Area Council, and holds a seat on the State Republican Committee for Faulkner County.

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Steve Magie

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Protect and improve Conway's public schools
Create jobs in Conway
Expand access to affordable health care and patients' rights

Biography

Magie is an ophthalmologist of more than forty years and a Conway businessman, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Magie earned a medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, was elected to the Arkansas House in 2012, and has served on the Conway Civil Service Commission and the Conway Airport Advisory Committee. Per the campaign site, Magie is a past president of the Arkansas Medical Society.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 56 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 56, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Mark Brannan and Steve Magie. Candidate information follows official Faulkner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 56 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 Faulkner County ballot?

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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

Mark Brannan, full profile Steve Magie, full profile Official Arkansas election office