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Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2010
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Elections for the Arkansas House of Representatives were held on November 2, 2010. Seats in all 100 districts were on the ballot.
The signature filing deadline was March 8, 2010, and the primary election was May 18, 2010.
In Arkansas, representatives serve two-year terms with a three-term limit.
The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 60 of the 100 state house seats that were up for election in 2010 (60% of races).
As a result of the 2010 election, Democrats lost 16 seats and Republicans gained 17.
- See also: State house elections, 2010 and Arkansas House of Representatives
November 2 General Election Results
The following candidates won election on November 2, 2010:
- Mary P. Hickerson
- Lane Jean
- Matthew Shepherd (Arkansas)
- Nate Bell
- Keith Crass
- Loy Mauch
- Andy Mayberry
- Kim Hammer
- Bruce Westerman
- Ann Clemmer
- David J. Sanders
- Allen Kerr
- Ed Garner
- Jane English
- David Meeks
- Stephen Meeks
- Davy Carter
- Jeremy Gillam
- Mark Biviano
- Jerry Brown, Arkansas Representative
- Josh Johnston
- Terry Rice (Arkansas)
- Stephanie Malone
- Denny Altes
- Gary Deffenbaugh
- Gary Stubblefield
- Robert Dale
- Jon Hubbard
- Karen Hopper
- Lori Benedict
- Jon S. Eubanks
- John Burris
- Justin Harris (Arkansas)
- Kelley Linck
- Charlie Collins
- David Branscum
- Jon Woods
- Les Carnine
- Duncan Baird
- Debra Hobbs
- Donna Hutchinson
- Tim Summers
- Mary Slinkard
- Larry Cowling
- David Powers (Arkansas)
- David Fielding
- Garry Smith (Arkansas)
- Jeff Wardlaw
- Eddie Cheatham
- Efrem Elliott
- Sheilla Lampkin
- Robert Moore (Arkansas)
- Clark Hall
- Tiffany Rogers
- Walls McCrary
- Hank Wilkins
- James Word
- Toni Bradford
- Randy Stewart, Arkansas Representative
- John T. Vines
- Bobby Pierce
- Johnnie Roebuck
- Fred Allen
- Fredrick Love
- Darrin Williams
- Kathy Webb
- John Edwards (Arkansas)
- Tracy Steele
- Barry Hyde
- Jim Nickels
- Linda Tyler
- Marshall Wright
- Keith Ingram
- Tommy Baker
- Jody Dickinson
- John W. Walker (Arkansas)
- Tommy Thompson, Arkansas
- Mark Perry
- Tracy Pennartz
- Tommy Wren
- Reginald Murdock
- Butch Wilkins
- Charolette Wagner
- Leslee Milam Post
- Buddy Lovell
- Uvalde Lindsey
- John Catlett
- Betty Overbey
- James McLean
- Billy Gaskill
- Homer Lenderman
- Mike Patterson (Arkansas)
- Greg Leding
- Andrea Lea
- Nate Steel
- Bryan King
- James Ratliff
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 2 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Arkansas House of Representatives:
| Arkansas House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 1, 2010 | After the 2010 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 71 | 55 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | 45 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | - | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Arkansas in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state house races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 192 | $5,568,912 |
| 2008 | 166 | $5,071,811 |
| 2006 | 174 | $4,666,062 |
| 2004 | 166 | $3,956,366 |
| 2002 | 185 | $2,775,317 |
In 2010, candidates running for the House raised a total of $5,568,912 in campaign contributions. Their top 10 contributors were:[2]
| 2010 Donors, Arkansas House of Representatives | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount |
| Arkansas Healthcare Associations | $177,750 |
| Stephens Group | $113,372 |
| Arkansas Realtors Association | $85,350 |
| Arkansas Republican Party | $79,473 |
| Arkansas Democratic Party | $75,250 |
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association | $73,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $72,250 |
| Entergy | $57,750 |
| Bryant, L J | $53,045 |
| Arkansas Medical Society | $51,950 |
Term limits
- See also: State legislatures with term limits
The Arkansas State Senate has been a term-limited state senate since Arkansas voters approved the Arkansas Term Limits Initiative in 1992 as an initiated constitutional amendment.
There are 35 Arkansas State Senators. In 2010, 13 members were ineligible to run due to term limits. They were:
Democrats (12):
Republicans (1):
Incumbency
Unopposed incumbents
Forty-four incumbents (73.33%) faced no competition in the November 2 general election.
- Twenty-six Democratic incumbents faced no November challenger.
- Eighteen GOP incumbents faced no November challenger.
Primary challenges
Three incumbents faced competition in the May 18 primary. One incumbent, Democrat Richard Carroll, lost to his challenger, Tracy Steele. The following two incumbents (1 Democrat, 1 Republican) won their primaries:
- District 13: Incumbent Democrat Clark Hall
- District 64: Incumbent Republican Stephanie Malone
Retiring incumbents
Five eligible incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 60 eligible incumbents (92.31%) ran for re-election. The remaining 34 incumbents were ineligible to run due to the term limits of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Of the five incumbents who did not seek re-election, three were Democrats and two were Republicans.
Incumbents who retired were:
- District 25: Incumbent Democrat Gene Shelby
- District 31: Incumbent Republican Daniel Greenberg
- District 49: Incumbent Republican Jonathan Dismang
- District 59: Incumbent Democrat Lance Reynolds
- District 60: Incumbent Democrat Johnny Hoyt
Qualifications
Article 5, Section 4 of the Arkansas Constitution states: No person shall be a Senator or Representative who, at the time of his election, is not a citizen of the United States, nor anyone who has not been for two years next preceding his election, a resident of this State, and for one year next preceding his election, a resident of the county or district whence he may be chosen. Senators shall be at least twenty-five years of age, and Representatives at least twenty-one years of age.
List of candidates
| Partisan dominance in state houses heading into the 2010 state legislative elections |
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District 1
May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Steve Harrelson was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 2
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Larry Cowling
Incumbent Cowling was first elected in 2006.
- Larry Cowling
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 3
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- David Powers Incumbent Powers was first elected in 2006.
- David Powers
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 4
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Mary Joseph 1,057
- Raymond E. Robertson 2,661
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Raymond E. Robertson 3,671
- Lane Jean 4,061
Note: Incumbent Democrat Bruce Maloch was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 5
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Earnestine Allen 794
- David Fielding 1,866 Primary Runoff: 1,545
- LaJoy Gordon 1,105 Primary Runoff: 1,330
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Willie Hardy was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 6
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Ken Bridges 2,074
- Matthew Shepherd 4,780
Note: Incumbent Democrat John Lowery, Jr. was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 7
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Garry Smith Incumbent Smith was first elected in 2008.
- Garry Smith
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 8
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- James C. Scott 2,317
- Jeff R. Wardlaw 2,468
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
Independent candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jeff R. Wardlaw 4,324
- Thomas R. McLemore 2,526
Note: Incumbent Democrat Gregg Reep was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 9
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Eddie Cheatham Incumbent Cheatham was first elected in 2006.
- Eddie Cheatham
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 10
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Ross C. Bolding 1,153 Primary Runoff: 1,733
- Daniel Jason Gavin 812
- Sheilla E. Lampkin 1,461 Primary Runoff: 1,849
- Rita W Shepherd 1,117
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
- Independent candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Sheilla E. Lampkin 4,711
- Weldon Wynn 2,288
Note: Incumbent Democrat Allen Maxwell was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 11
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat David Rainey was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 12
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Robert Moore Incumbent Moore was first elected in 2006.
- Robert Moore
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 13
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Clark Hall 3,326 Incumbent Hall was first elected in 2006.
- Johnny Weaver 1,355
- Clark Hall 3,326
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 14
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Tiffany Rogers Incumbent Rogers was first elected in 2008.
- Tiffany Rogers
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 15
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Walls McCrary Incumbent McCrary was first elected in 2008.
- Walls McCrary
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 16
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- James Word Incumbent Word was first elected in 2008.
- James Word
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 17
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Stephanie Flowers was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 18
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Toni Bradford Incumbent Bradford was first elected in 2006.
- Toni Bradford
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 19
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Bobby Pierce Incumbent Pierce was first elected in 2006.
- Bobby Pierce
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 20
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Johnnie Roebuck Incumbent Roebuck was first elected in 2006.
- Johnnie Roebuck
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 21
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Frank Scott 2,144
- Nate Steel 2,382
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: The incumbent did not run, as there was a vacancy.
District 22
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Orvin Foster 2,450
- Krystal Thrailkill 2,272
- Orvin Foster 2,450
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Orvin Foster 3,355
- Nate Bell 5,022
Note: Incumbent Democrat Bill Abernathy was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 23
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Randy Stewart Incumbent Stewart was first elected in 2006.
- Randy Stewart
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 24
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Larry Williams, Arkansas Politician 3,972
- Keith Crass 4,988
Note: Incumbent Democrat Rick Saunders was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 25
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Richard Pellegrino 1,762
- John T. Vines 2,033
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Gene Shelby was eligible but did not seek re-election.
District 26
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Terry Bracy 3,520
- Loy Mauch 4,041
Note: Incumbent Democrat Mike Burris was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 27
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Vicky Morris 1,021 Primary Runoff: 1,099
- Carlas Smith 411
- Bill Taylor 957 Primary Runoff: 1,030
- Vicky Morris 1,021 Primary Runoff: 1,099
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Vicky Morris 2,346
- Andy Mayberry 5,660
Note: Incumbent Democrat Dawn Creekmore was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 28
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Barbara Nix Incumbent Nix was first elected in 2008.
- Barbara Nix
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Barbara Nix 4,451
- Kim Hammer 5,531
District 29
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Ann Clemmer Incumbent Clemmer was first elected in 2008.
- Ann Clemmer
November 2 General election candidates:
District 30
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Republican Bill Sample was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 31
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Lynette Bryant 784
- H.R. Maxwell 599
- Debbie Murphy 1,570 Primary Runoff: 2,103
- Scott Pace 1,074 Primary Runoff: 1,790
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- John Parke 2,060
- David J. Sanders 2,537
November 2 General election candidates:
- Debbie Murphy 5,825
- David J. Sanders 9,729
Note: Incumbent Republican Daniel Greenberg was eligible but did not seek re-election.
District 32
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Allen Kerr Incumbent Kerr was first elected in 2008.
- Allen Kerr
November 2 General election candidates:
- Carolyn Y. Staley 4,839
- Allen Kerr 7,009
District 33
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Fred Allen Incumbent Allen was first elected in 2006.
- Fred Allen
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
Green Party candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Fred Allen 5,375
- Conrad Harvin 776
District 34
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Terri Hollingsworth 821 Primary Runoff: 1,248
- Charity Fleming Smith 659
- John W. Walker 1,461 Primary Runoff: 1,611
- Odies Wilson, III 231
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- John W. Walker 4,418
- Carolyn Ann Smith 1,363
Note: Incumbent Democrat Wilhelmina Lewellen was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 35
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Fredrick Love 1,299
- Archie Frank Adcock 939
- Fredrick Love 1,299
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
- Independent candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Fredrick Love 3,995
- Rick Daes 891
Note: Incumbent Democrat Pam Adcock was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 36
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Darrin Williams Incumbent Williams was first elected in 2008.
- Darrin Williams
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 37
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Kathy Webb Incumbent Webb was first elected in 2006.
- Kathy Webb
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 38
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- John Edwards Incumbent Edwards was first elected in 2008.
- John Edwards
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 39
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Richard Carroll 409 Incumbent Carroll was first elected in 2008.
- Tracy Steele 1,673
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 40
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Barry Hyde Incumbent Hyde was first elected in 2006.
- Barry Hyde
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Tony Brooks Brooks withdrew and did not appear on the general election ballot.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 41
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Ed Garner Incumbent Garner was first elected in 2006.
- Ed Garner
November 2 General election candidates:
District 42
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Elizabeth English Incumbent English was first elected in 2008.
- Elizabeth English
November 2 General election candidates:
District 43
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Jim Nickels Incumbent Nickels was first elected in 2008.
- Jim Nickels
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 44
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Mark Perry Incumbent Perry was first elected in 2008.
- Mark Perry
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 45
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Linda Tyler Incumbent Tyler was first elected in 2008.
- Linda Tyler
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Linda Tyler 3,208
- Jimmy Bryant 2,939
District 46
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Steve Magie 4,452
- David Meeks 5,312
Note: Incumbent Democrat Robbie Wills was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 47
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Eddie Hawkins Incumbent Hawkins was first elected in 2006.
- Eddie Hawkins
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Eddie Hawkins 3,921
- Stephen Meeks 4,841
District 48
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Davy Carter Incumbent Carter was first elected in 2008.
- Davy Carter
November 2 General election candidates:
District 49
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Jeremy Gillam 1,250
- Butch Rice 627
- Jeremy Gillam 1,250
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jesse Boyce 2,594
- Jeremy Gillam 5,228
Note: Incumbent Republican Jonathan Dismang was eligible but did not seek re-election.
District 50
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Monty Betts Incumbent Betts was first elected in 2008.
- Monty Betts
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Monty Betts 4,242
- Mark Biviano 4,350
District 51
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Normal Gilchrest 2,513
- Marshall Wright 2,894
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Marshall Wright 4,224
- Anna Grizzle 2,877
Note: Incumbent Democrat David Dunn was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 52
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Elizabeth Johnson 1,743
- Reginald Murdock 2,816
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Nancy Blount was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 53
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Keith Ingram Incumbent Ingram was first elected in 2008.
- Keith Ingram
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
- Independent candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Keith Ingram 3,901
- Roger Sumpter 2,292
District 54
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- James Pulliaum 693 Primary Runoff: 1,705
- D'James Rogers, II 410
- Gary Tobar 493
- Fred Smith 1,032 Primary Runoff: 1,960
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Otis Davis was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 55
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Tommy Baker Incumbent Baker was first elected in 2006.
- Tommy Baker
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 56
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Buddy Lovell Incumbent Lovell was first elected in 2006.
- Buddy Lovell
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Buddy Lovell 4,134
- Donnie Scroggins 2,279
District 57
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Jerry Brown Incumbent Brown was first elected in 2006.
- Jerry Brown
November 2 General election candidates:
District 58
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Jody Dickinson Incumbent Dickinson was first elected in 2008.
- Jody Dickinson
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 59
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Lee Brown 787
- Josh Johnston 1,536
November 2 General election candidates:
- Steve Choate 4,190
- Josh Johnston 5,777
Note: Incumbent Democrat Lance Reynolds was eligible but did not seek re-election.
District 60
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Al Garrett, Jr. 1,474
- Tommy Thompson 2,921
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Tommy Thompson 4,438
- Brent Murphy 3,714
Note: Incumbent Democrat Johnny Hoyt was eligible but did not seek re-election.
District 61
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Mike Merritt 1,598
- John Catlett 2,118
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Catlett 3,278
- Kelly Boyd 3,254
Note: Incumbent Democrat Nathan George was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 62
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Terry Rice Incumbent Rice was first elected in 2008.
- Terry Rice
November 2 General election candidates:
District 63
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Denny Altes 2,312
- J.R. Dallas 1,604
- Denny Altes 2,312
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Republican Frank Glidewell was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 64
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Gary Campbell 816
- Stephanie Malone 1,404 Incumbent Malone was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 65
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Tracy Pennartz Incumbent Pennartz was first elected in 2006.
- Tracy Pennartz
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 66
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Gary Deffenbaugh 1,426
- Kevin R. Holmes 719
- Gary Deffenbaugh 1,426
November 2 General election candidates:
- Dianna K. Faucher 1,851
- Gary Deffenbaugh 5,113
Note: Incumbent Republican Rick Green was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 67
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Steve Breedlove Incumbent Breedlove was first elected in 2006.
- Steve Breedlove
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Steve Breedlove 3,599
- Gary Stubblefield 5,149
District 68
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Andrea Lea Incumbent Lea was first elected in 2008.
- Andrea Lea
November 2 General election candidates:
District 69
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Dwight Hoyle 1,957 Primary Runoff: 1,786
- Betty Overbey 2,123 Primary Runoff: 1,812
- Mike Shaw 591
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat George Overbey, Jr. was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 70
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Robert Dale Incumbent Dale was first elected in 2008.
- Robert Dale
November 2 General election candidates:
District 71
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Mike Cone 1,801 Primary Runoff: 1,783
- Darryl Sullivan 1,660
- Tommy Wren 2,552 Primary Runoff: 3,853
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Eddie Cooper was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 72
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- James McLean Incumbent McLean was first elected in 2008.
- James McLean
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 73
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Ronald Cavenaugh 1,697 Primary Runoff: 2,313
- Blaine Davis 1,379
- James Ratliff 2,352 Primary Runoff: 2,562
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- James Ratliff 3,865
- Chad Moseley 2,911
Note: Incumbent Democrat J.R. Rogers was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 74
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Butch Wilkins Incumbent Wilkins was first elected in 2008.
- Butch Wilkins
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 75
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Joan Cash Incumbent Cash was first elected in 2006.
- Joan Cash
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Joan Cash 3,768
- Jon Hubbard 5,162
District 76
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Eddie Dunigan 914
- Homer Lenderman 1,501 Primary Runoff: 1,740
- Wes Wagner 1,106 Primary Runoff: 1,358
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Homer Lenderman 3,965
- Jim Martin 2,917
Note: Incumbent Democrat Ray Kidd was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 77
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Charolette Wagner Incumbent Wagner was first elected in 2006.
- Charolette Wagner
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 78
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Billy Gaskill Incumbent Gaskill was first elected in 2006.
- Billy Gaskill
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
- Independent candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Billy Gaskill 3,848
- Ronnie Spence 2,430
District 79
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Mike Patterson (Arkansas) Incumbent Patterson was first elected in 2006.
- Mike Patterson (Arkansas)
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 80
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Linda Collins-Smith 2,901
- Jan Ziegler 2,598
- Linda Collins-Smith 2,901
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Linda Collins-Smith 4,195
- Keith Sloan 3,877
Note: Incumbent Democrat David Cook was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 81
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Karen Hopper Incumbent Hopper was first elected in 2008.
- Karen Hopper
November 2 General election candidates:
District 82
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Karrol Fowlkes 2,135
- Robert Hutchison 2,159
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Lori Benedict 771
- George Wiggam 559
- Lori Benedict 771
November 2 General election candidates:
- Robert Hutchison 4,184
- Lori Benedict 5,187
Note: Incumbent Democrat Curren Everett was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 83
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Republican Beverly Pyle was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 84
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Harold Porky Kimbrell 1,224
- David L. Rush 2,364
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- David L. Rush 3,085
- Jon S. Eubanks 3,990
Note: Incumbent Democrat John Wells was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 85
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- John Burris Incumbent Burris was first elected in 2008.
- John Burris
November 2 General election candidates:
District 86
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Wesley Smith 3,510
- Kelley Linck 6,835
Note: Incumbent Democrat Monty Davenport was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 87
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Earl Hunton 3,372
- Justin T. Harris 4,439
Note: Incumbent Republican Mark Martin was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 88
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Uvalde Lindsey Incumbent Lindsey was first elected in 2008.
- Uvalde Lindsey
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
District 89
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Jim House Incumbent House was first elected in 2006.
- Jim House
- May 18 GOP primary result:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jim House 5,442
- Charlie Collins 5,536
District 90
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Green Party candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- David L. Branscum 7,253
- Mark Swaney 2,394
Note: Incumbent Republican Roy Ragland was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 91
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Bryan King Incumbent King was first elected in 2006.
- Bryan King
November 2 General election candidates:
District 92
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- Greg Leding 1,155
- Bill Ramsey 732
- Greg Leding 1,155
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- No Republican ran for election.
November 2 General election candidates:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Lindsley Smith was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 93
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Jon Woods Incumbent Woods was first elected in 2006.
- Jon Woods
November 2 General election candidates:
District 94
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Les Carnine Incumbent Carnine was first elected in 2008.
- Les Carnine
November 2 General election candidates:
District 95
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Duncan Baird Incumbent Baird was first elected in 2008.
- Duncan Baird
November 2 General election candidates:
District 96
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Debra Hobbs Incumbent Hobbs was first elected in 2008.
- Debra Hobbs
November 2 General election candidates:
District 97
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Jonathan Barnett Incumbent Barnett was first elected in 2008.
- Jonathan Barnett
November 2 General election candidates:
District 98
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Donna Hutchinson Incumbent Hutchinson was first elected in 2006.
- Donna Hutchinson
- Independent candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Donna Hutchinson 10,318
- Jim Parsons 3,743
District 99
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Tim Summers Incumbent Summers was first elected in 2008.
- Tim Summers
November 2 General election candidates:
District 100
- May 18 Democratic primary result:
- No Democrat ran for election.
- May 18 GOP primary result:
- Mary Slinkard Incumbent Slinkard was first elected in 2008.
- Mary Slinkard
November 2 General election candidates:
See also
- Arkansas House of Representatives
- Arkansas State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2010
- Primary election dates in 2010
External links
- Arkansas 2010 Election candidates
- Primary results
- Primary runoff results
- Arkansas Democratic Party's list of state house candidates
- Arkansas Republican Party's list of state house candidates
- Project Vote Smart list of candidates for Arkansas House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010 election
- General election results
- Arkansas Matters, General election results
Footnotes
