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O'Dell Carr
O'Dell Carr (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 97. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Carr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
O'Dell Carr was born in Forrest City, Arkansas. Carr earned a bachelor's degree from Philander Smith College in 1976. His career experience includes working as an educator and author. Carr has been affiliated with UCC, UGCC, ALFDC, LSRI, and OCMA.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Matthew Shepherd defeated O'Dell Carr in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 97 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matthew Shepherd (R) | 69.5 | 7,881 |
 | O'Dell Carr (D)  | 30.5 | 3,459 | |
| Total votes: 11,340 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. O'Dell Carr advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 97.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matthew Shepherd advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 97.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Carr in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
O'Dell Carr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carr's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Education
- Mental Health
- Economic Empowerment
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arkansas House of Representatives District 97 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 6, 2024
