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Gary Stubblefield
Gary Stubblefield (Republican Party) was a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. He left office on September 2, 2025.
Stubblefield (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 26. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Stubblefield passed away on September 2, 2025.[1]
Biography
Gary Stubblefield's career experience included working as a dairy farmer with Valley View Farms.[2]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Stubblefield was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee
- Joint Budget Committee
- Joint Energy Committee
2021-2022
Stubblefield was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee
- Joint Budget Committee
- Joint Energy Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Vice-chair
2019-2020
Stubblefield was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Budget Committee
- Joint Energy Committee
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
Arkansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Judiciary |
• State Agencies and Governmental Affairs, Vice chair |
• Joint Budget |
• Joint Budget |
• Joint Energy |
• Joint Energy |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stubblefield served on the following committees:
Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
• Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
• Joint Performance Review |
• Joint Energy |
• Joint Budget |
• Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stubblefield served on the following committees:
Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Legislative Council |
• Judiciary |
• State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
• Joint Energy |
• Children and Youth |
• Game and Fish Commission Oversight |
• Legislative Joint Auditing |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stubblefield served on these committees:
Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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• Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs |
• Legislative Council |
• Joint Energy |
• Public Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Incumbent Gary Stubblefield won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Gary Stubblefield (R) | 100.0 | 30,582 |
Total votes: 30,582 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gary Stubblefield advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 26.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Stubblefield in this election.
Pledges
Stubblefield signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Incumbent Gary Stubblefield defeated Gabriel Andreucetti in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Gary Stubblefield (R) | 83.8 | 21,272 | |
Gabriel Andreucetti (L) | 16.2 | 4,117 |
Total votes: 25,389 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Incumbent Gary Stubblefield defeated Roy Hester in the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Gary Stubblefield | 68.3 | 9,654 | |
Roy Hester | 31.7 | 4,491 |
Total votes: 14,145 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Gabriel Andreucetti advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on February 20, 2022.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Gabriel Andreucetti (L) |
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2018
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Gary Stubblefield won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 6.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 6
Incumbent Gary Stubblefield advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 6 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Gary Stubblefield |
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2014
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Incumbent Gary Stubblefield was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4]
2012
Following redistricting, Stubblefield was placed in the same district as fellow Republican incumbent Jon S. Eubanks. Neither was term limited, so they were slated to face off in the May 22, 2012, primary.[5] However, in October 2011, Stubblefield announced his intention to instead run for election to State Senate District 6. He ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary election and defeated John Wells (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
55.4% | 14,168 | |
Democratic | John Paul Wells | 44.6% | 11,424 | |
Total Votes | 25,592 |
2010
Stubblefield defeated incumbent Democrat Steve Breedlove in the November 2 general election.[9]
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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5,149 | |||
Steve Breedlove (D) | 3,599 |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Gary Stubblefield did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Gary Stubblefield did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 10 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1.
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2022
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In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 12 through March 12. The legislature held a special session from March 13 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 91st Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 1. The Legislature held a special session from May 1 to May 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 13 through May 9. The Legislature held a three-day special session from April 6 to April 8 over healthcare. The Legislature held a second special session from May 19 to May 23 over transportation.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2014. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2013
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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ News From The States, “Arkansas Sen. Gary Stubblefield dies at 74" accessed September 3, 2025
- ↑ Arkansas Senate, "Gary Stubblefield," accessed April 5, 2023
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 26, 2014
- ↑ Southwest Times, "State District Maps OK’d," July 30, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Ben Gilmore (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 26 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 6 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Matt McKee (R) |
Preceded by - |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 67 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by - |