Arkansas State Senate District 1

Current seat holder: Vacant.

Tomeka Butler

Tomeka Butler (Democratic) is a candidate for the Arkansas State Senate in District 1 (Ashley, Bradley, Chicot and 5 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 special general election. Tomeka Butler qualified with the Arkansas Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 1.

Harrell Wilson

Harrell Wilson (Republican) is a candidate for the Arkansas State Senate in District 1 (Ashley, Bradley, Chicot and 5 other counties) in the November 3, 2026 special general election. Harrell Wilson qualified with the Arkansas Secretary of State to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 1.

“This win was a team effort, and I am so grateful to the voters of District 1. I could not have done this without my family and all the support across the district,” (KATV Little Rock/Pine Bluff)
“Thank you to Governor Sanders, Lt. Governor Rutledge, Attorney General Griffin, the legislators, and voters who supported our campaign. I am truly humbled by the results tonight and look forward to representing the people of Southeast Arkansas at the State Capitol.” (KATV Little Rock/Pine Bluff)