Shamal Carter
Shamal Carter (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Arkansas House of Representatives in District 36, covering Craighead, Poinsett counties. Shamal Carter qualified with the Arkansas Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 36.
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“Discover how Shamal Carter's vision and dedication to Arkansas families inspire meaningful policies that strengthen our communities and improve lives.”
(Campaign website) “Proven Leader: Built coalitions that brought resources and results to our community.”
(Campaign website) “People Over Politics: Always putting my community before party agendas.”
(Campaign website)Johnny Rye
Johnny Rye (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing District 36, which covers Craighead, Poinsett counties. Johnny Rye qualified with the Arkansas Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 36.
“What would be your top three priorities, if elected? Improve English proficiency of our graduating high school seniors Imprkve our Highway infrastructure Overall, cut taxes What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Highway funding Better assist City and County Governments Improve our K-12 school systems Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?”
(Ballotpedia) “What would be your top three priorities, if elected? Improve English proficiency of our graduating high school seniors Imprkve our Highway infrastructure Overall, cut taxes”
(Ballotpedia) “Improve English proficiency of our graduating high school seniors Imprkve our Highway infrastructure Overall, cut taxes”
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