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Washington County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 22

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One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 22, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Whitaker. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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

David Whitaker

Democratic · Incumbent

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.

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Candidate roster from official Washington County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-15. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 22 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas House District 22, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Whitaker. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 22 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.

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