Arkansas Statewide Elections

A State Office in the United States refers to a position within a state government, which operates at the state level. These offices include elected roles, such as Governor, State Legislators, and other officials like Attorney General or State Treasurer, as well as appointed positions within state agencies. State offices are responsible for creating and enforcing laws, managing programs, and providing services specific to the needs of their individual state. We will not list races that are unchallenged. *Indicates an incumbent.

State Treasurer

The Treasurer of the State of Arkansas is the chief financial officer of the government of Arkansas. The treasurer acts as the state's bank, accepting deposits in the form of taxes and fees, and disbursing funds to state agencies based on warrants from the auditor's office. The office is also responsible for providing state aid to local governments and investing the state's cash funds.

Note: This election is to fill the remaining two years of the State Treasurer's 4-year term, following the death of Treasurer Mark Lowery in 2023. Candidates with a * are currently in elected positions. If one wins, the Governor will appoint someone to fill their current role until voters choose a replacement in 2026. If they don't win, they'll stay in their current position.

Statewide

John Pagan (Democrat) [more info: Magnolia Reporter Interview]

Secretary of State John Thurston* (Republican) [more info: Arkansas SOS Biography]

Michael Pakko (Libertarian) [more info: Good Party Interview]

BENTON COUNTY

Arkansas state senators are responsible for making and amending Arkansas' laws in collaboration with the Arkansas House of Representatives and the governor. Senators are usually elected for four-year terms. They are also responsible for approving the governor’s appointments.

District 34

Senator Jim Dotson* (Republican) [more info: Arkansas Senate Biography]

Kaylee Wedgeworth  (Democratic) [more info: Arkelect Directory]

State Senate

State Representative

Arkansas state representatives are elected to two-year terms. Primary responsibilities of a Representative include: enacting laws, overseeing programs enacted by the executive branch, holding hearings on policies, allocating funds to pay for the daily workings of the state, and redistricting in collaboration with other Representatives and the Senate.

District 7

Brit McKenzie* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

David McPherson (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 8

Austin McCollum* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Michael Kalagias (Independent) [more info: Vote Smart]

District 10

Kate Schaffer (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Representative Mindy McAlindon* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 11

Rey Hernandez (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Representative Rebecca Burkes* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 12

Representative Hope Hendren Duke* (Republican) [more info: Arkansas House]

David L. Barber (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 13

Ashley Sheys (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Representative R. Scott Richardson* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 14

Jacob Malloy (Democratic)

Nick Burkes (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 15

Stephanie Funk (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Representative John Carr* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

WASHINGTON COUNTY

District 9

Diana Gonzales Worthen (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Representative DeAnna Hodges* (Republican)

District 18

Justin Meeks (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

State Representative Robin Lundstrum* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 19

Billy Cook (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Representative Steve Unger* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 24

Ryan Intchauspe (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Brad Hall (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

District 25

Caitlin Tannehill Oxford (Democratic) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Representative Chad Puryear* (Republican) [more info: Ballotpedia]

Additional Resources

Candidate Forums: Arkansas State House - Districts 9, 11, 18, 19, 24 & 25 (Fayetteville Public Library)

Want to learn more about the role of State Senator or State Representative? Click the image to swipe through this instagram post created by Circles NWA.

Judicial Runoff

The offices of Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Circuit Judge, District Judge, and Prosecuting Attorney are nonpartisan offices in Arkansas. The term nonpartisan is used to describe elections in which the candidates do not run with partisan (i.e. political party) labels.

Candidates indicated with a ** are current justices of the Supreme Court. Since a current justice will win, the Governor will appoint the replacement to their current seat until voters have the opportunity to choose the replacement in the 2026 election. The current justice who does not win will continue to serve in their current position.

Supreme Court Justices

Chief Justice - Runoff

The Arkansas Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the state of Arkansas. This Court generally has only appellate jurisdiction, meaning it typically hears cases that are appealed from trial courts. The Arkansas Supreme Court also has general superintending control over all inferior courts of law and equity. The Arkansas Supreme Court’s jurisdiction includes all appeals involving the interpretation or construction of the state constitution; criminal appeals in which the death penalty or life imprisonment has been imposed; petitions relating to the actions of state, county, or municipal officials or circuit courts; appeals pertaining to election matters; appeals involving attorney or judicial discipline; second or subsequent appeals; and matters required by law to be heard by the court.

Qualifications for Supreme Court Justice include being a licensed attorney for at least eight years immediately preceding the date of assuming office and being elected by the qualified electors of the State to serve eight-year terms.

Arkansas State Supreme Court - Chief Justice, Position 1

Justice Rhonda Wood** [more info: Arkansas Judiciary]

Justice Karen Baker** [more info: Arkansas Judiciary]

Learn More About the Candidates:

⭐️⭐️Voting Guide to Your Arkansas Supreme Court Candidates⭐️⭐️

The above resource was published by the Arkansas Advocate, an independent nonpartisan news organization in Arkansas.

Understanding Judicial Vacancies & Appointments by the AR Governor: Up and down the ballot, judicial races could create openings for the governor to fill

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