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Cordelia Smith-Johnson
Cordelia Smith-Johnson (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 70. Smith-Johnson declared candidacy for the special Democratic primary scheduled on January 6, 2026.[source]
Smith-Johnson is also running for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 70. Smith-Johnson declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
Special election
See also: Arkansas state legislative special elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on January 6, 2026. The general election will occur on March 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Special Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 70
Alex Holladay (D) and Cordelia Smith-Johnson (D) are running in the special Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 70 on January 6, 2026.
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Republican primary
Special Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 70
Bryan Renshaw (R) is running in the special Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 70 on January 6, 2026.
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Regular election
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 70
Alex Holladay (D) and Cordelia Smith-Johnson (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 70 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| | Alex Holladay | |
| Cordelia Smith-Johnson | ||
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| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 70
Bryan Renshaw (R) is running in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 70 on March 3, 2026.
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| | Bryan Renshaw | |
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| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Special election
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Regular election
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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