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2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas Senate District 9, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Kenny Phillips and Jessie McGruder. Candidate information follows official St Francis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kenny Phillips (Republican), Jessie McGruder (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 9. Jessie McGruder 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.
Republican
Kenny Phillips owns TDC Automotive in West Memphis and is director of transportation for the Marion School District, per the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He is seeking the Senate District 9 seat held by term-limited Sen. Reginald Murdock. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Democratic · Incumbent
Jessie McGruder is a teacher and coach at Wonder Junior High School in the West Memphis School District and a former law enforcement officer, per the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 35, per arkleg.state.ar.us, and is seeking the Democratic nomination for Senate District 9. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas Senate District 9, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Kenny Phillips and Jessie McGruder. Candidate information follows official St Francis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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