Sebastian County, Arkansas

Arkansas Senate District 27

Guzman and Boyd are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Sebastian County election filings.

About this race

Eduardo Guzman (Democratic), Justin Boyd (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 27. Justin Boyd 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, Justin Boyd, is on the ballot.

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Eduardo Guzman

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Make daily life more affordable
Ensure tax dollars are spent transparently
Pursue accountable growth and local control

Biography

Guzman is a former musical theater director who spent fifteen years in the field, founding PMT Productions in Houston and later expanding it to youth theater, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Guzman grew up in South Houston, Texas, moved to Fort Smith, and is pursuing a dual master's degree in business and public service at the University of Arkansas.

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Justin Boyd

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Quality of place for families
Education
Meaningful work

Biography

Boyd is a pharmacist and small-business owner with more than 25 years of healthcare experience, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Boyd served four terms in the Arkansas House before moving to the Arkansas Senate to represent District 27, and serves as vice chair of the Senate Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs committee.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas Senate District 27 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas Senate District 27, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Eduardo Guzman and Justin Boyd. Candidate information follows official Sebastian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas Senate District 27 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 Sebastian County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Sebastian County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Eduardo Guzman, full profile Justin Boyd, full profile Official Arkansas election office