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Garland County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 85

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One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 85, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Richard McGrew. Candidate information follows official Garland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Richard McGrew (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 85; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Richard McGrew 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.

Richard McGrew

Richard McGrew

Republican · Incumbent

Richard McGrew represents District 85 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. He won a 2020 special election to the seat and chairs the Revenue and Taxation Income Taxes Subcommittee, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Candidate roster from official Garland County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-09. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 85 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 85, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Richard McGrew. Candidate information follows official Garland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 85 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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