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One candidate is tracked for Arkansas Senate District 15, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tara Shephard. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Tara Shephard (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 15; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Tara Shephard 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.
Democratic · Incumbent
Tara Shephard is an adult education director at Shorter College with more than 20 years of experience in juvenile justice and correctional auditing, per Arkansas Public Radio. She has represented Arkansas House District 79 since 2023.com.
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
Campaign site →One candidate is tracked for Arkansas Senate District 15, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tara Shephard. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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