Arkansas Senate District 30: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

One candidate is tracked for Arkansas Senate District 30, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Denise Garner. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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 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.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

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

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-15.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas Senate District 30 in 2026?

When is the Arkansas Senate District 30 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?

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