Washington County

Washington County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

56 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 37 Washington County races, led by the Washington County Judge contest.

Candidate roster last updated Sep 15, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateArkansas
Races Listed37
Profiles56

Washington County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Dana Deree (Democratic), Tim Shepard (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Judge, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.

  • Dana Deree (Democratic)
    Dana Deree is a retired U.S. State Department diplomat and Gulf War Marine Corps veteran running as the Democratic nominee for Washington County Judge, per Talk Business & Politics. He also founded Arkansas Global Connect, a Fayetteville labor-sourcing company, and previously taught high school social science, per Talk Business & Politics. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026, so his stated priorities are not included here.
  • Tim Shepard (Republican)
    Tim Shepard is a retired Fayetteville Police Department division captain running as the Republican nominee for Washington County Judge, per his campaign site. He also served more than seven years as a volunteer firefighter with the Wheeler Fire Department, per his campaign site.
    Priorities: Prioritizes county road and infrastructure planning, calling it "the county judge's most basic job," with coordination between municipalities and state agencies · Supports county deputies, firefighters and rural emergency responders, drawing on his law enforcement and firefighting background · Pledges fiscal transparency and public input before policy decisions (per the https://votetimshepard.com)

Russell Hill (Republican), Nathan Miller (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Assessor, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Russell Hill is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Russell Hill (Republican)Incumbent
    Russell Hill is the incumbent Washington County Assessor, seeking reelection as the Republican nominee, per the Washington County government website. No independently verifiable campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Russell Hill.
  • Nathan Miller (Democratic)
    Nathan Miller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nathan Miller.

Kyle Sylvester (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Circuit Clerk, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Kyle Sylvester (Republican)Incumbent
    Kyle Sylvester is the incumbent Washington County Circuit Clerk, per the Washington County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot; no independently verifiable campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kyle Sylvester.

Rachel Eubanks (Democratic), Angela Wood (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Collector, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Angela Wood is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Rachel Eubanks (Democratic)
    Rachel Eubanks appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Collector, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rachel Eubanks.
  • Angela Wood (Republican)Incumbent
    Angela Wood is the incumbent Washington County Collector, seeking reelection as the Republican nominee, per the Washington County government website. No independently verifiable campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Angela Wood.

Mike Neville (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Coroner, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Mike Neville (Republican)
    Mike Neville is the Republican nominee for Washington County Coroner. The current coroner, Roger Morris, is not seeking reelection, per the Washington County government website; Neville is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No independently verifiable campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mike Neville.

Becky Lewallen (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Clerk, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Becky Lewallen (Republican)Incumbent
    Becky Lewallen is the incumbent Washington County Clerk, per the Washington County government website. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot; no independently verifiable campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Becky Lewallen.

Bradley Bruns (Republican), Lou Reed Sharp (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Bradley Bruns is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Bradley Bruns (Republican)Incumbent
    Bradley Bruns is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 1, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bradley Bruns.
  • Lou Reed Sharp (Democratic)
    Lou Reed Sharp is the Democratic nominee for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 1, describing a career working "from healthcare state agencies to supply chains," per his campaign site. He has attended Quorum Court meetings since 2020, per his campaign site.
    Priorities: Says he would work to end the Republican super-majority on the Quorum Court to "restore balance." · Calls for a service-first approach that empowers local voices to strengthen cities and communities · Pledges to act as a fiscal watchdog to restore accountability in local government (per the https://www.loureedsharp.com/)

Faith Laukon (Democratic), David Wilson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 2, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. David Wilson is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Faith Laukon (Democratic)
    Faith Laukon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Faith Laukon.
  • David Wilson (Republican)Incumbent
    David Wilson is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 2 and has 15 years of experience as a school principal, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Wilson.

Robert Massingill (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 3, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Robert Massingill (Republican)Incumbent
    Robert Massingill is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 3, per the Washington County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert Massingill.

Vladimir Lopez (Democratic), William Ussery (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 4, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Vladimir Lopez is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Vladimir Lopez (Democratic)Incumbent
    Vladimir Lopez is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 4, an economist and workers' rights advocate who became the county's first Gen Z Justice of the Peace when elected in 2024, per 5newsonline.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Vladimir Lopez.
  • William Ussery (Republican)
    William Ussery appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for William Ussery.

Kyle Lyons (Republican), Stephanie Shufelt (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 5, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Kyle Lyons is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Kyle Lyons (Republican)Incumbent
    Kyle Lyons is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 5, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kyle Lyons.
  • Stephanie Shufelt (Democratic)
    Stephanie Shufelt is a health care registrar running as the Democratic nominee for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 5, per her campaign site. She moved to Arkansas from the Pacific Northwest in 2021, per her campaign site.
    Priorities: Supports fully funded, well-staffed rural public schools and opposes private-school voucher programs · Opposes eminent domain seizures of family farms and supports a moratorium on new data center projects · Supports expanding access to voter registration through initiatives such as "Grow the Vote." (per the https://shufeltforjp5.com/)

Lisa Ecke (Republican), Lowell Taylor (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 6, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Lisa Ecke is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Lisa Ecke (Republican)Incumbent
    Lisa Ecke is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 6 and a Springdale business owner of 25 years, per her campaign site.
    Priorities: Prioritizes community safety, citing support for the Children's Safety Center and anti-human-trafficking organization Into The Light · Supports the Community Rebuilding Initiative, which helps formerly incarcerated people with education and life-skills training · Advocates for stronger oversight and regulation of elderly and senior care agencies (per the https://jpecke.com/)
  • Lowell Taylor (Democratic)
    Lowell Taylor is the Democratic nominee for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 6, with 5 years at Harvest Group and degrees from the University of Arkansas and John Brown University, per his campaign site.

AnneDella Hines (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 7, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • AnneDella Hines (Democratic)
    AnneDella Hines is the Democratic nominee for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 7, holding a master's in operations management from the University of Arkansas and working on health-tech projects at a local health care consultancy, per her campaign site.
    Priorities: Advocates for evidence-based, compassionate criminal justice practices, including restoring the county's Mental Health Court and Crisis Stabilization Unit · Supports expanding regional transit, mental health services and countywide library access · Calls for competitive contract bidding and more public access to county meetings (per the https://annedellaforjp.com/)

Shawndra Washington (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 8, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Shawndra Washington (Democratic)Incumbent
    Shawndra Washington appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Shawndra Washington.

Beth Coger (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 9, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Beth Coger (Democratic)Incumbent
    Beth Coger is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 9, per the Washington County Democratic Party. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Beth Coger.

Diane Bryant (Democratic), Robert Dennis (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 10, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Robert Dennis is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Diane Bryant (Democratic)
    Diane Bryant appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Diane Bryant.
  • Robert Dennis (Republican)Incumbent
    Robert Dennis is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 10, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert Dennis.

Suki Lin Highers (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 11, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Suki Lin Highers (Democratic)Incumbent
    Suki Lin Highers is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 11, per the Washington County government website. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Suki Lin Highers.

Evelyn Rios Stafford (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 12, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Evelyn Rios Stafford (Democratic)Incumbent
    Evelyn Rios Stafford is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 12, sworn in January 2021 succeeding Sue Madison, per her campaign site. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Evelyn Rios Stafford.

Willie Leming (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 13, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Willie Leming (Republican)Incumbent
    Willie Leming is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 13, per the Washington County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Willie Leming.

Jimm Garlock (Democratic), Gary Ricker (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Gary Ricker is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Jimm Garlock (Democratic)
    Jimm Garlock appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jimm Garlock.
  • Gary Ricker (Republican)Incumbent
    Gary Ricker is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 14, per the Washington County government website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Gary Ricker.

Butch Pond (Republican), Pat Flippo (Independent), Caitlin Draper (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 15, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list. Butch Pond is the sitting officeholder, per the same list.

  • Butch Pond (Republican)Incumbent
    Butch Pond is the incumbent Washington County Justice of the Peace for District 15 and the longest-serving member of the Quorum Court, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Butch Pond.
  • Pat Flippo (Independent)
    Pat Flippo appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 15, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Pat Flippo.
  • Caitlin Draper (Democratic)
    Caitlin Draper appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Justice of the Peace District 15, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Caitlin Draper.

Jay Cantrell (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Sheriff, the sitting officeholder, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list; unopposed candidates print on Arkansas ballots.

  • Jay Cantrell (Republican)Incumbent
    Jay Cantrell is the incumbent Washington County Sheriff, per the Washington County government website. He is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot; no independently verifiable campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jay Cantrell.

Hayden Hill (Republican), William Chesser (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Treasurer, per the Association of Arkansas Counties' 2026 general-election candidate list.

  • Hayden Hill (Republican)
    Hayden Hill is the Chief Deputy Treasurer for Washington County, running as the Republican nominee for Treasurer, per his campaign site. He has 8 years of county government experience, including 4 years in the Treasurer's office, per his campaign site.
    Priorities: Pledges fiscal transparency, saying the office should operate "with open books and clear, accessible reporting." · Commits to ensuring every county fund is properly accounted for and allocated · Emphasizes support for county employees as part of a strong county government (per the https://votehilltreasurer.com)
  • William Chesser (Democratic)
    William Chesser is a Washington County public school teacher of 18 years, currently teaching science at Fayetteville Virtual Academy, running as the Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, per his campaign site. He has also co-founded a land-planning firm and served on the Fayetteville Planning Commission, per his campaign site.
    Priorities: Argues the Treasurer's office "shouldn't be a family matter" and should answer directly to voters as independent oversight · Emphasizes fiscal precision and accountability with public money, drawing on his budget and payroll management experience · Highlights that a large share of property tax dollars fund public schools and stresses timely distribution to those institutions (per the https://chesserfortreasurer.com/)

Denise Garner (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 30; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Denise Garner 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.

  • Denise Garner (Democratic)Incumbent
    Denise Garner
    Denise Garner is a former oncology nurse practitioner and small business owner, a partner in the restaurants Farmer's Table, Brick House Kitchen and Noodles, per her campaign site denisegarner.com. She has represented Arkansas House District 20 since 2018, per arkleg.state.ar.us, and is running for the Senate District 30 seat being vacated by Sen. Greg Leding.
    Priorities: Worked on the House Education Committee for fully funded public schools and expanded early childhood education · Has focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Arkansas (per the campaign site)

Clint Penzo (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 31; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Clint Penzo 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.

  • Clint Penzo (Republican)Incumbent
    Clint Penzo
    Clint Penzo works as a realtor for Re/Max Associates, per his official Arkansas Senate biography. He represents Senate District 31 and was elected in 2022, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Joshua P. Bryant (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 32; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Joshua P. Bryant 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.

  • Joshua P. Bryant (Republican)Incumbent
    Joshua P. Bryant
    Joshua P. Bryant of Rogers worked 12 years at the Federal Aviation Administration before joining a construction venture in 2014 that grew into one of the most successful firms in Northwest Arkansas, per his official Arkansas Senate biography. He represents Senate District 32, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Tyler Dees (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas Senate District 35; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Tyler Dees 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.

  • Tyler Dees (Republican)Incumbent
    Tyler Dees
    Tyler Dees is Director of Business Development for Simmons Foods, per his official Arkansas Senate biography. He represents Senate District 35 and was elected in 2022, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Matt Goff (Republican), Diana Gonzales Worthen (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 9. Diana Gonzales Worthen 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.

  • Matt Goff (Republican)
    Matt Goff is a former Army chaplain from Springdale, per the Arkansas Times. He is challenging incumbent Rep. Diana Gonzales Worthen in House District 9. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
  • Diana Gonzales Worthen (Democratic)Incumbent
    Diana Gonzales Worthen
    Diana Gonzales Worthen is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 9, covering part of Washington County, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Rey Hernandez (Democratic), Rebecca Burkes (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 11. Rebecca Burkes 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.

  • Rey Hernandez (Democratic)
    Rey Hernandez of Rogers is running for a third consecutive time against Rep. Rebecca Burkes in House District 11, per the Arkansas Advocate. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
  • Rebecca Burkes (Republican)Incumbent
    Rebecca Burkes
    Rebecca Burkes is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 11, covering parts of Benton and Washington counties, per arkleg.state.ar.us, and has won the two prior general elections against Democratic challenger Rey Hernandez. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Robin Lundstrum (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 18; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Robin Lundstrum 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.

  • Robin Lundstrum (Republican)Incumbent
    Robin Lundstrum
    Robin Lundstrum is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 18, covering parts of Benton and Washington counties, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Jamie Atkinson (Democratic), Steve Unger (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 19. Steve Unger 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.

  • Jamie Atkinson (Democratic)
    Jamie Atkinson is a business owner and entrepreneur from Fayetteville, per the Arkansas Times. She is running against incumbent Rep. Steve Unger in House District 19. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
  • Steve Unger (Republican)Incumbent
    Steve Unger
    Steve Unger is the sitting Arkansas House member for District 19, covering part of Washington County, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Max Deitchler (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 20; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Denise Garner, 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.

  • Max Deitchler (Democratic)
    Max Deitchler is a Fayetteville attorney and small business owner who, with his wife, owns Float Eureka, a water sports outfitter, per his campaign site maxforarkansas.com. He served more than 11 years on the Washington County Election Commission, per Talk Business & Politics, and is running for the House District 20 seat as Rep. Denise Garner seeks the Senate. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
    Priorities: Wants to expand access to high-quality, affordable childcare and address the housing crisis · Supports investing in public education · Wants to defend the Buffalo River and public lands and make voting easier (per the campaign site)

Nicole Clowney (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 21; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. Nicole Clowney 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.

  • Nicole Clowney (Democratic)Incumbent
    Nicole Clowney
    Nicole Clowney is a teacher at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, per arkleg.state.ar.us. She is serving her fourth term representing District 21 in Washington County and was appointed House Minority Party Whip in 2026, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

David Whitaker (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 22; unopposed candidates still appear on Arkansas ballots. David Whitaker 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.

  • David Whitaker (Democratic)Incumbent
    David Whitaker
    David Whitaker is an attorney with a law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, per arkansashouse.org. He is serving his seventh term representing District 22 in Fayetteville and previously served as House Minority Leader, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Laura Marsh (Independent), Kendra Moore (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 23. Kendra Moore 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.

  • Laura Marsh (Independent)
    Laura Marsh is the Independent candidate for Arkansas House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
  • Kendra Moore (Republican)Incumbent
    Kendra Moore
    Kendra Moore owns and operates Redeemed Construction and Renovation, LLC, per arkansashouse.org. She is serving her second term representing District 23 and holds an MBA from John Brown University, per arkansashouse.org. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Charlene Fite (Republican), Ryan Intchauspe (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 24. Not on the November ballot: sitting member Brad Hall, 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.

  • Charlene Fite (Republican)
    Charlene Fite is a retired school psychology specialist who previously served in the Arkansas House, per arkansasonline.com. She is running for District 24, which includes parts of Crawford and Washington counties, per arkansasonline.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
  • Ryan Intchauspe (Democratic)
    Ryan Intchauspe is a Navy veteran who works as a systems designer for the federal contractor Tipping Point Solutions, per Arkansas Advocate. He is running as a Blue Collar Democrat for District 24 in Crawford and Washington counties, per Arkansas Advocate. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

Courtney King (Democratic), Chad Puryear (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 25. Chad Puryear 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.

  • Courtney King (Democratic)
    Courtney King
    Courtney King is a multimedia artist and environmental educator who previously managed facilities at Hobbs State Park, per her campaign site. She is a single mother of three running for District 25 in Washington County, per her campaign site.
    Priorities: Protecting Arkansas's natural resources and building healthy, thriving communities, per the campaign site
  • Chad Puryear (Republican)Incumbent
    Chad Puryear
    Chad Puryear is serving his second term in the Arkansas House, representing parts of Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties, per arkleg.state.ar.us. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Voting Resources

Registration, deadlines, and official election links for voters.

Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.