2026 Arkansas Senate election|
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Status of the incumbents:
Republican incumbent Term-limited Republican
Democratic incumbent Term-limited Democrat
No regular election |
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The 2026 Arkansas Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections.[1] Voters will elect members of the Arkansas Senate in all 35 of the U.S. state of Arkansas's state senate districts to serve a two-year term.[2]
This election will take place alongside races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, state house, and numerous other state and local offices.
Retirements
Republican
- District 13: Jane English is term-limited.[3]
- District 16: Kim Hammer is term-limited.[3]
Democratic
- District 9: Reginald Murdock is term-limited.[3]
- District 15: Fredrick Love is term-limited.[3]
- District 30: Greg Leding is term-limited.[3]
Incumbents defeated
Republican
- District 21: Blake Johnson lost renomination to state representative Jeremy Wooldridge.[4]
Special elections
Predictions
Summary of results by district
Major party candidates had until November 11, 2025 to submit their candidacies to appear on the primary election ballot. Candidates for newly-created political parties have until March 3, 2026, primary election day, to file to appear on the general election ballot. Independent candidates have until May 1.[6]
| District |
2020
Pres.[7]
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Incumbent |
Candidates[8]
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| Member |
Party |
First elected |
Status
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| 2nd
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R+31.6
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Matt Stone
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Republican
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2022
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Incumbent standing for re-election unopposed.
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| 7th
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R+50.6
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Alan Clark
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Republican
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2012
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Incumbent standing for re-election unopposed.
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| 9th
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D+14.1
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Reginald Murdock
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Democratic
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2022
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Incumbent term-limited.
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| 10th
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R+39.7
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Ron Caldwell
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Republican
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2012
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Incumbent standing for re-election.
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| 11th
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R+46.5
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Ricky Hill
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Republican
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2018 (sp)
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Incumbent standing for re-election unopposed.
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| 13th
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R+4.9
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Jane English
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Republican
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2012
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Incumbent term-limited.
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| 14th
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D+23.9
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Clarke Tucker
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Democratic
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2020
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Incumbent standing for re-election unopposed.
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| 15th
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D+62.6
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Fredrick Love
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Democratic
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2022
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Incumbent term-limited.
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- ▌Rep. Tara Shephard (Democratic)
- ▌Charity Smith-Allen (Democratic)
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| 16th
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R+31.7
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Kim Hammer
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Republican
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2018
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Incumbent term-limited.
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- ▌Joshua Irby (Democratic)
- ▌Rodney Wright (Republican)
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| 21st
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R+59.5
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Blake Johnson
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Republican
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2014
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Incumbent lost renomination.
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| 24th
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R+60.2
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Missy Irvin
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Republican
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2010
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Incumbent standing for re-election unopposed.
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| 27th
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R+17.5
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Justin Boyd
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Republican
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2022
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Incumbent standing for re-election.
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- ▌Sen. Justin Boyd (Republican)
- ▌Eduardo Guzman (Democratic)
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| 28th
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R+49.5
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Bryan King
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Republican
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2022
2012
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Incumbent standing for re-election.
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| 30th
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D+28.2
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Greg Leding
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Democratic
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2018
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Incumbent term-limited.
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| 31st
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R+14.3
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Clint Penzo
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Republican
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2022
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Incumbent standing for re-election unopposed.
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| 32nd
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R+26.5
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Joshua P. Bryant
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Republican
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2022
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Incumbent standing for re-election unopposed.
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| 35th
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R+35.2
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Tyler Dees
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Republican
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2022
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Incumbent standing for re-election unopposed.
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List of districts
District 2
District 2 has been represented by Republican Matt Stone since 2023. He was first elected in 2022 with 67.76 percent of the vote, and is running for re-election. He went unopposed in the Republican primary, and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 2 is located in southern Arkansas, and contains the entirety of Calhoun, Dallas, Ouachita, and Union counties, and part of Grant County.[9]
Republican primary
The Republican primary election was cancelled after incumbent Senator Matt Stone filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Matt Stone (R)
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$133,425.00
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$60,528.94
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$125,429.53
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 7
District 7 has been represented by Republican Alan Clark since 2013. He was re-elected in 2022 unopposed, and is running for re-election. He went unopposed in the Republican primary, and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 7 is located in central Arkansas, and contains the entirety of Hot Spring County, and parts of Garland, Grant, and Saline counties.[9]
Republican primary
The Republican primary election was cancelled after incumbent Senator Alan Clark filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Alan Clark (R)
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$75,412.00
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$97,637.83
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$82,978.31
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 9
District 9 has been represented by Democrat Reginald Murdock since 2023. He was first elected in 2022 with 53.51 percent of the vote. He is term-limited.
District 9 is located in eastern Arkansas, and contains the entirety of Crittenden and Phillips counties, and parts of Lee and St. Francis counties.[9]
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was cancelled after Jessie McGruder filed to run unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Jessie McGruder (D)
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$37,060.00
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$4,238.00
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$32,822.00
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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Republican primary
The Republican primary was cancelled after Kenny Phillips filed to run unopposed.
Nominee
- Kenny Phillips, businessman
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Kenny Phillips (R)
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$26,752.10
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$14,909.23
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$11,842.87
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 10
District 10 election, Republican primary|
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County results
Caldwell: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% |
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District 10 has been represented by Republican Ron Caldwell since 2023, who previously represented the 23rd district. He was re-elected in 2022 with 72.49 percent of the vote, and is running for re-election. He fended off a primary challenge from businessman Trey Bohannan, who had the backing of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. No Democratic or third party candidate filed for the seat, making the Republican primary tantamount to election.
District 10 is located in eastern Arkansas, and contains the entirety of Cross, Jackson, Monroe, Prairie, and Woodruff counties, and parts of Arkansas, Lee, Lonoke, Poinsett, and St. Francis counties.[9]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Trey Bohannan, businessman
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Ron Caldwell (R)
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$372,375.00
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$334,906.16
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$115,314.24
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| Trey Bohannan (R)
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$224,613.64
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$169,995.85
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$74,617.79
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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Endorsements
Results
General election
Results
District 11
District 11 has been represented by Republican Ricky Hill since 2018. He was re-elected in 2022 unopposed, and is running for re-election. He went unopposed in the Republican primary, and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 11 is located in central Arkansas, and contains parts of Lonoke and Pulaski counties.[9]
Republican primary
The Republican primary was cancelled after incumbent Senator Ricky Hill filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Presumptive nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Ricky Hill (R)
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$221,593.14
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$77,565.57
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$244,836.80
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 13
District 13 has been represented by Republican Jane English since 2023, who previously represented the 30th district. She was re-elected in 2022 with 52.45 percent of the vote. She is term-limited.
District 13 is located in Central Arkansas, and contains parts of Pulaski County.[9]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Mischa Martin, former state DCFS director
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Brandon Achor (R)
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$276,965.56
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$263,907.16
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$28,058.40
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| Mischa Martin (R)
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$104,318.82
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$117,477.59
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$6,841.23
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Allison Sweatman, Democratic nominee for this district in 2022
Eliminated in primary
- Jason Williams, psychiatric nurse practitioner
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Allison Sweatman (D)
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$25,812.86
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$15,249.34
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$10,762.44
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| Jason Williams (D)
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$6,278.33
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$8,762.77
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$705.18
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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Results
General election
Results
District 14
District 14 has been represented by Democrat Clarke Tucker since 2023, who previously represented the 32nd district. He was re-elected in 2022 with 63.50 percent of the vote, and is running for re-election. He went unopposed in the Democratic primary, and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 14 is located in Central Arkansas, and contains parts of Pulaski County.[9]
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was cancelled after incumbent Senator Clarke Tucker filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Clarke Tucker (D)
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$53,060.57
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$86,933.62
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$74,941.64
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 15
District 15 election, Democratic runoff|
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District 15 has been represented by Democrat Fredrick Love since 2023. He was first elected in 2022 with 86.15 percent of the vote. He is term-limited. No Republican filed for the seat, making the Democratic primary tantamount to election.
District 15 is located in Central Arkansas, and contains parts of Pulaski County.[9]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Advanced to runoff
Eliminated in first round
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Tara Shephard (D)
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$45,410.98
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$44,660.14
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$1,550.84
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| Charity Smith-Allen (D)
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$109,625.00
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$90,859.05
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$28,765.95
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| ShaRhonda Love (D)
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$6,964.75
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$21,481.94
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$1,982.82
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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First round results
Runoff results
District 16
District 16 has been represented by Republican Kim Hammer since 2019. He was re-elected in 2022 with 75.72 percent of the vote. He is term-limited.
District 16 is located in Central Arkansas, and contains parts of Pulaski and Saline counties.[9]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Randy Sams, insurance agent
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Rodney Wright (R)
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$105,808.76
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$22,314.14
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$83,494.62
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| Randy Sams (R)
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$36,893.72
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$39,392.45
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$2,501.27
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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Results
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was cancelled after Joshua Irby filed to run unopposed.
Nominee
- Joshua Irby, security professional
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Joshua Irby (D)
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$3,410.93
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$2,454.83
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$956.10
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 21
District 21 election, Republican primary|
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County results
Wooldridge: 50–60% 70–80%
Johnson: 50–60% |
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District 21 has been represented by Republican Blake Johnson since 2015. He was re-elected in 2022 with 83.85 percent of the vote. He ran for re-election but lost the Republican primary to state representative Jeremy Wooldridge in one of the most expensive legislative races in the state,[4] with both candidates combining for a total expenditure of over half a million dollars. No Democratic or third party candidate filed for the seat, making the Republican primary tantamount to election.
District 21 is located in the northeastern corner of Arkansas, and contains the entirety of Clay, Greene and Randolph counties, and parts of Lawrence County.[9]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Jeremy Wooldridge (R)
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$410,950.13
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$277,538.57
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$233,411.56
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| Blake Johnson (R)
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$277,527.00
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$279,509.65
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$23,593.34
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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Results
General election
Results
District 24
District 24 has been represented by Republican Missy Irvin since 2023, who previously represented the 10th and 18th districts. She was re-elected in 2022 unopposed, and is running for re-election. She went unopposed in the Republican primary, and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 24 is located in southern Arkansas, and contains the entirety of Searcy, Stone, and Van Buren counties, and parts of Cleburne, Faulkner, and Newton counties.[9]
Republican primary
The Republican primary was cancelled after incumbent Senator Missy Irvin filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Missy Irvin (R)
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$94,950.00
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$34,674.39
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$112,154.89
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 27
District 27 has been represented by Republican Justin Boyd since 2023. He was first elected in 2022 with 63.57 percent of the vote, and is running for re-election.
District 27 is located in western Arkansas in the Fort Smith area, and contains part of Sebastian County.[9]
Republican primary
The Republican primary was cancelled after incumbent Senator Justin Boyd filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Justin Boyd (R)
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$102,250.00
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$90,201.15
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$61,566.07
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was cancelled after Eduardo Guzman filed to run unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Eduardo Guzman (D)
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$1,779.73
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$879.63
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$900.10
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 28
District 28 election, Republican primary|
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County results
King: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Ballinger: 50–60% 60–70% |
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District 28 has been represented by Republican Bryan King since 2023. He was first elected in 2022 with 75.96 percent of the vote. He is running for re-election. King fended off a primary challenge from former Republican state senator Bob Ballinger, who had been unseated by King in the 2022 Republican primary. No Democratic or third party candidate filed for the seat, making the Republican primary tantamount to election.
District 28 is located in Northern Arkansas, and contains the entirety of Carroll and Madison counties, and parts of Boone, Franklin, Johnson, and Newton counties.[9]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Bryan King (R)
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$95,557.00
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$99,745.41
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($3,391.41)
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| Bob Ballinger (R)
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$134,804.83
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$116,644.34
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$18,160.49
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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Results
General election
Results
District 30
District 30 has been represented by Democrat Greg Leding since 2023, who previously represented the 5th district. He was re-elected in 2022 unopposed. He is term-limited. State representative Denise Garner filed to succeed him, winning the primary unopposed and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 30 is located in Northwest Arkansas, and contains parts of Washington County.[9]
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was cancelled after Denise Garner filed to run unopposed.
Nominee
- Denise Garner, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 20th district (2019–present)
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Denise Garner (D)
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$50,206.02
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$13,420.11
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$43,539.30
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 31
District 31 has been represented by Republican Clint Penzo since 2023. He was first elected in 2022 with 60.13 percent of the vote. He went unopposed in the Republican primary, and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 31 is located in Northwest Arkansas, and contains parts of Washington County.[9]
Republican primary
The Republican primary was cancelled after incumbent Senator Clint Penzo filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Clint Penzo (R)
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$49,454.50
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$19,192.80
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$56,127.72
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 32
District 32 has been represented by Republican Joshua P. Bryant since 2023. He was first elected in 2022 unopposed. He went unopposed in the Republican primary, and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 32 is located in Northwest Arkansas, and contains parts of Benton and Washington counties.[9]
Republican primary
The Republican primary was cancelled after incumbent Senator Joshua P. Bryant filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Joshua P. Bryant (R)
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$74,500.00
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$26,389.71
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$51,971.63
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
District 35
District 35 has been represented by Republican Tyler Dees since 2023. He was first elected in 2022 with 73.68 percent of the vote. He went unopposed in the Republican primary, and is currently unopposed in the general election.
District 35 is located in Northwest Arkansas, and contains parts of Benton and Washington counties.[9]
Republican primary
The Republican primary was cancelled after incumbent Senator Tyler Dees filed to run for renomination unopposed.
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 4, 2025
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| Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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| Tyler Dees (R)
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$81,320.00
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$45,374.43
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$46,943.39
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| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State[10]
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General election
Results
Notes
See also
References
- ^ Booker, Brakkton (July 29, 2025). "The 2026 midterms are officially underway". POLITICO. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ "Arkansas State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Arkansas Legislators Face Term Limits in 2026 Primary". Conduit News. May 7, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Stafford, Trey (March 3, 2026). "Wooldridge unseats Johnson in State Senate District 21". Jonesboro Right Now. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "2026 ELECTION DATES" (PDF). Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ "Dave's Redistricting". Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "2026 Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan Judicial General Election -- Search Candidate Filings". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Arkansas District Finder". Arkansas Economic Development Institute. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Candidate Data". Arkansas Secretary of State - Financial Disclosure. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Wickline, Michael R. (October 27, 2025). "Stuttgart business owner announces run for Arkansas Senate seat, gets support from Sanders". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
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