Arkansas State House District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by James Eaton Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
James EatonRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- James Eaton (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Mark H. Berry (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Rick McClure (Republican) won by 43.2 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 10,884
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames EatonWon Republican 10,884100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,895
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. BerryWon(incumbent) Republican 6,895100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,631
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick McClureWon Republican 8,32771.6% DemocraticJoyce Schimenti Democratic 3,30428.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,329
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurie RushingWon(incumbent) Republican 5,08361.0% DemocraticAlan Bruce Hughes Democratic 3,24639.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 10,884
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames EatonWon Republican 10,884100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,895
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark H. BerryWon(incumbent) Republican 6,895100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,631
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick McClureWon Republican 8,32771.6% DemocraticJoyce Schimenti Democratic 3,30428.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,329
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurie RushingWon(incumbent) Republican 5,08361.0% DemocraticAlan Bruce Hughes Democratic 3,24639.0% - Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurie RushingWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,529
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurie RushingWon Republican 4,39151.5% DemocraticDavid Kizzia(incumbent) Democratic 4,13848.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,226
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid KizziaWon Democratic 5,58954.6% RepublicanLoy Mauch(incumbent) Republican 4,63745.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,561
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLoy MauchWon Republican 4,04153.5% DemocraticTerry Bracy Democratic 3,52046.5% - Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike BurrisWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike BurrisWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike BurrisWon Democratic —— - Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill ScrimshireWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerschel W. ClevelandWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,028
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerschel W. ClevelandWon Democratic 5,16064.3% RepublicanHoward Bullock Republican 2,86835.7% - Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. WillemsWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. WillemsWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. WillemsWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,298
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph BlairWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,96465.4% RepublicanFrank Dyke Republican 6,33434.6% DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic —— RepublicanCarolyn PollanWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic —— RepublicanCarolyn PollanWon(incumbent) Republican —— DemocraticRalph BlairWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic —— RepublicanCarolyn PollanWon(incumbent) Republican —— DemocraticRalph BlairWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,309
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph BlairWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,87761.2% RepublicanRay E. Stewart Republican 9,43238.8% DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic —— RepublicanCarolyn PollanWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. G. HendrixWon(incumbent) Democratic —— RepublicanCarolyn PollanWon(incumbent) Republican —— DemocraticRalph BlairWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,629
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. W. MelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,14261.4% DemocraticKeith Lewis Democratic 4,48738.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,348
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. W. MelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,38757.6% DemocraticConrad J. Villines Democratic 3,96142.4% - Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. W. MelsonWon Republican —— - Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSterlin HurleyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSterlin HurleyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 3, 1970
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- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames Lavesque Shaver Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames Lavesque Shaver Jr.Won(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
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
Source: arkansas.tally-enr.com, dated Oct 28
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Election Wrld. (2026). Arkansas State House District 26, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ar/house/26. 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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026