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One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 79, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Michael D. Mason. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Michael D. Mason (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 79; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Tara Shephard, 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.
Democratic
Michael D. Mason is a former Little Rock School Board member running for the open Arkansas House District 79 seat, per KARK. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found for him as of September 2026.
One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 79, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Michael D. Mason. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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