Pope County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 45

Hobbs and Pilkington are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Pope County election filings.

About this race

Debra Hobbs (Independent), Aaron M. Pilkington (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 45. Aaron M. Pilkington 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, Aaron M. Pilkington, is on the ballot.

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Debra Hobbs

Independent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Education and school choice
Small business and economic growth
Lower taxes and property rights

Biography

Hobbs is an educator and school counselor who earned a bachelor's degree in education from the College of the Ozarks and a master's in counseling education from the University of Arkansas, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, she co-owns Hart Tackle LLC, served on the Benton County Quorum Court and the Northwest Arkansas Community College board, and served three terms in the Arkansas House.

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Aaron M. Pilkington

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Sanctity of Life
Second Amendment
Healthcare access for rural Arkansans

Biography

Per the campaign site, Aaron Pilkington built a career in healthcare administration at ARcare and holds a master's degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Aaron M. Pilkington works in administration for Sparks Health and holds a master's in healthcare administration from UAMS, per arkansashouse.org. He is serving his fifth term in the Arkansas House, representing portions of Johnson and Pope counties, per arkansashouse.org.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 45 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 45, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Debra Hobbs and Aaron M. Pilkington. Candidate information follows official Pope County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 45 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 Pope County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Pope County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Debra Hobbs, full profile Aaron M. Pilkington, full profile Official Arkansas election office