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Matt Stone (Arkansas)
Matt Stone (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Stone (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 2. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Matt Stone lives in Camden, Arkansas. Stone earned a bachelor's degree in forestry from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, a bachelor's degree in mine management and safety from Midway University, a master's degree in operations management from the University of Arkansas, and a master's degree and doctorate in theology from Missionary Baptist Seminary. His career experience includes founding and working as the president of Stone Timber Company, Inc. Stone has served as the co-chair of Unity in the Community and of Golden Triangle.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Stone was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Efficiency Committee
- Ethics Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 2
Incumbent Matt Stone is running in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 2
Matt Stone defeated Garry Smith in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Stone (R) | 67.8 | 17,791 |
 | Garry Smith (D) | 32.2 | 8,466 | |
| Total votes: 26,257 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Garry Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 2.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 2
Matt Stone defeated Beth Callaway and James McMenis in the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 2 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Stone | 65.9 | 5,501 |
| Beth Callaway | 23.1 | 1,927 | ||
| James McMenis | 11.0 | 915 | ||
| Total votes: 8,343 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jim Hendren |
Arkansas State Senate District 2 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
