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One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 97, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jim Andrews. Candidate information follows official Union County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jim Andrews (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 97; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Matthew J. Shepherd, 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
Jim Andrews is a former circuit court judge and corporate attorney running for the open Arkansas House District 97 seat, per his campaign site. He previously served as general counsel for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.
Campaign site →One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 97, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jim Andrews. Candidate information follows official Union County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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