Arkansas House District 20: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 20, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Max Deitchler. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

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

Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 20 in 2026?

When is the Arkansas House District 20 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 Washington County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.