Mischa Martin
Mischa Martin (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 13. She lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
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Biography
Mischa Martin earned a high school diploma from Sylvan Hills High School. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree, a law degree, and a master's degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2026
General election
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General election for Arkansas State Senate District 13
Allison Sweatman and Brandon Achor are running in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 13 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Allison Sweatman (D) | |
 | Brandon Achor (R) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 13
Allison Sweatman defeated Jason Williams in the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 13 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Allison Sweatman | 54.7 | 4,658 |
 | Jason Williams | 45.3 | 3,864 | |
| Total votes: 8,522 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 13
Brandon Achor defeated Mischa Martin in the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 13 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Achor | 55.3 | 4,136 |
 | Mischa Martin | 44.7 | 3,345 | |
| Total votes: 7,481 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mischa Martin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Martin's responses.
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After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, I became an attorney. In 2016, I was named Director of the Division of Children and Family Services. Later, I was appointed by Governor Sarah Sanders as Deputy Secretary for Youth and Families. In these roles, I was responsible for the safety of children and youths across the state, overseeing programs focused on abuse and neglect prevention, foster care, and adoption, and working to strengthen all Arkansas families.
I believe that public service is a calling and that elected officials should lead with humility, courage, and conviction. That’s why I'm running for the Arkansas State Senate—to bring servant leadership to the Capitol; fight for strong families, safe communities, and lower taxes; and ensure that government remains accountable to the people.- I will champion policies that support children at every stage of life—from early childhood development and children’s mental health reform to strong educational opportunities that prepare them for the future. I support Governor Sanders’ educational reforms and efforts to empower parents through school choice, ensuring that every child—regardless of zip code—can access the learning environment that fits them best.
- I will champion pro-growth policies that reduce unnecessary regulations, cut red tape, and create an environment where Arkansas businesses—large and small—can thrive. I believe that government should be a partner, not a barrier, to innovation and job creation. By supporting local entrepreneurs, attracting new investment, and promoting workforce development, I will help build a stronger economy for every Arkansas family.
- I will work with my fellow legislators to rein in wasteful spending and ensure that government stays focused on what matters most—protecting public safety, maintaining strong infrastructure, and caring for our most vulnerable, especially children. I believe in a lean, efficient government that lives within its means and delivers real results for Arkansas families. By prioritizing what matters most, I will support continued efforts to lower the tax burden on Arkansas families.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 11, 2026
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Mischa Martin" accessed February 11, 2026
