Arkansas State House District 53

Current seat holder: Matt Duffield (R).

Jennifer Lewter

Jennifer Lewter (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Arkansas House of Representatives in District 53, covering Pope County. Jennifer Lewter qualified with the Arkansas Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 53.

Matt Duffield

Matt Duffield (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing District 53, which covers Pope County. Matt Duffield qualified with the Arkansas Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 53.

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“I will always fight for the rights, the health and the prosperity of every single person that I have been elected to represent.” (Campaign website)
“On five different occasions, I have voted to increase the homestead property tax credit to provide property tax relief to homeowners. I will do so again in the next legislative session.” (Campaign website)
“Inflation has ravaged the bank accounts of working families who don't own stocks or live off trust funds. The least we can do is provide tax relief on something that is essential for every family in Arkansas.” (Campaign website)