Arkansas State House District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Hope Duke Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Hope DukeRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Hope Duke (Republican) won by 45.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Hope DukeIncumbentRepublican
Source: arkansas.tally-enr.com, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,648
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
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- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHope DukeWonName as filed: Hope Hendren Duke Republican 12,84472.8% DemocraticDavid L. Barber Democratic 4,80427.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,861
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
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- Older district map (2022)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHope DukeWonName as filed: Hope Hendren Duke Republican 9,85176.6% LibertarianD. Michael Gill Libertarian 3,01023.4% - Election day
- November 3, 2020
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid TollettWon Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,693
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris RicheyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,08661.0% RepublicanJason Dobson Republican 2,60739.0% - Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris RicheyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris RicheyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris RicheyWon Democratic —— - Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert S. MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert S. Moore Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert S. Moore Jr.Won Democratic —— - Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy Morton RankinWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RankinWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,962
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJo CarsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,79155.7% RepublicanJohn Bradford Republican 10,17144.3% RepublicanJake C. FilesWon(incumbent) Republican —— RepublicanRobert Dennis AltesWon Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,011
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 3
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. K. McGehee Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,80961.1% RepublicanJake C. FilesWon Republican 9,43453.5% DemocraticJo CarsonWon Democratic 9,42853.3% RepublicanLeo Faulkner Republican 8,27346.7% DemocraticTracy Pennartz Democratic 8,18846.5% RepublicanW. L. Jones Republican 6,87938.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,224
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 3
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarolyn PollanWon(incumbent) Republican 16,45679.4% DemocraticW. K. McGehee Jr.Won Democratic 11,99753.8% RepublicanGunner DelayWon(incumbent) Republican 11,69052.7% DemocraticB. G. Hendrix(incumbent) Democratic 10,48947.3% RepublicanDon Hutchings Republican 10,32046.2% OtherPaul Schlaf Other 4,27220.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,319
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 3
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGunner DelayWon Republican 9,71453.0% DemocraticRalph Blair(incumbent) Democratic 8,60547.0% DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic —— RepublicanCarolyn PollanWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,307
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 3
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph BlairWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,53261.4% RepublicanFrank Dyke Republican 9,77538.6% DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic —— RepublicanCarolyn PollanWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,256
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerry HuntonWon Democratic 4,35960.1% RepublicanDoyle Baker Republican 2,89739.9% - Election day
- November 8, 1988
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Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. William RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. William RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,363
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry KingWon(incumbent) Republican 7,52266.2% DemocraticStephen A. White Democratic 3,84133.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,105
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry KingWon Republican 4,07850.3% DemocraticBobby Jack Covert Democratic 4,02749.7% - Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,382
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack PhillipsWon Democratic 4,79157.2% OtherKetter Other 3,59142.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 163,576
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 5
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClovis BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,40466.6% DemocraticBill StancilWon Democratic 19,39159.1% DemocraticBernice KizerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,31359.3% DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,17152.0% RepublicanGeorge E. Nowotny Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 16,97551.4% DemocraticShaver Democratic 16,05448.6% RepublicanColley Republican 15,85148.0% RepublicanBeckman Republican 13,27440.7% RepublicanByrd Republican 10,74233.4% RepublicanRobertson Republican 9,25728.2% OtherBob Douglas Other 4,14412.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,453
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 5
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,21861.2% RepublicanGeorge E. Nowotny Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 18,45455.2% DemocraticShaver Democratic 14,98344.8% OtherDay Other 12,79838.8% DemocraticBernice KizerWon(incumbent) Democratic —— DemocraticW. E. RainwaterWon(incumbent) Democratic —— DemocraticClovis BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic ——
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Arkansas State House District 12, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ar/house/12. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ar/sldl:12
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026