David J. Howell (Arkansas)
David J. Howell (Republican Party) is running for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 53. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
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 53
Jennifer Lewter (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Matt Duffield (R) and David J. Howell (R) are running in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53 on March 3, 2026.
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 | Matt Duffield | |
 | David J. Howell | |
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2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53
Matt Duffield won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Duffield (R) | 100.0 | 5,782 |
| Total votes: 5,782 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53
Matt Duffield defeated Doug Skelton and David J. Howell in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Duffield | 55.4 | 1,965 |
| Doug Skelton | 23.4 | 832 | ||
| David J. Howell | 21.2 | 752 | |
| Total votes: 3,549 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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