Arkansas State House District 3

Current seat holder: Stetson Painter (R).

Carrie Huddleston

Carrie Huddleston (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Arkansas House of Representatives in District 3, covering Baxter, Fulton counties. Carrie Huddleston qualified with the Arkansas Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 3.

“will help us create and execute a vision for our organization that embodies our legacy of groundbreaking change and improving the lives and well-being of Arkansas' children and families, and reducing racial disparities across the state,” (Arkansas Advocate)
“after a long and careful search, we have a new executive director.” (Arkansas Advocate)

Stetson Painter

Stetson Painter (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing District 3, which covers Baxter, Fulton counties. Stetson Painter qualified with the Arkansas Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 3.

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“[We have] different perspectives but a common purpose, and I think that common purpose is where the power of caucus comes in,” (Arkansas Advocate)
“We have feckless leadership up there in Washington D.C.” (Arkansas Advocate)