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Saline County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 81

See where Thomas-Littlejohn and Hawk stand on housing and health care. Names follow official Saline County election filings.

About this race

Gina Thomas-Littlejohn (Democratic), RJ Hawk (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 81. RJ Hawk 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.

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Arkansas › Saline County › Arkansas House District 81

Gina Thomas-Littlejohn

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants affordable healthcare and childcare and support for veterans.
  • Wants stricter animal control laws and rules.
Biography

Gina Thomas-Littlejohn is a small business owner and former Alexander City Council member running for Arkansas House District 81, per the Benton Courier. She is active in church and community service, including assisting veterans. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

RJ Hawk

RJ Hawk

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

RJ Hawk represents District 81 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, per the Arkansas General Assembly. He is serving his second term as of 2025 and is vice-chair of Legislative Joint Auditing, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 81 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 81, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gina Thomas-Littlejohn and RJ Hawk. Candidate information follows official Saline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and health care.

When is the Arkansas House District 81 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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Candidate roster from official Saline County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Gina Thomas-Littlejohn, full profileRJ Hawk, full profileOfficial Arkansas election office