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David J. Howell (Arkansas)
David J. Howell (Republican Party) is running for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 53. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Howell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
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.
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General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53
Jennifer Lewter (D) is running in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Jennifer Lewter (D) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Jennifer Lewter (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 53 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
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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
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David J. Howell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Howell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I ran for office because I believe that we need individuals with common sense, strong values, and a willingness to stand-up for what is right. We need someone that is for Life, for Arkansas families, for protection of our constitutional rights, and someone that won't be content with the status quo.
- I believe that we need someone in Little Rock who will vote their convictions, and be a voice for the constituents they represent. I believe that being a Conservative Republican is much more than one or two key issues.
- I have been an advocate for foster families, adoption organizations, for the church, for those without a voice, and for the unborn. I will continue to be an advocate for those that have no voice.
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2022
David J. Howell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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