4 Republicans file to run for late state House member’s seat

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 268

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Four Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination to fill the late Rep. Stan Berry’s seat in a special election this summer.

Brent Boland, Wes Freeman, Nikki Phillips and Bill Teeter submitted candidate paperwork to the Arkansas secretary of state’s office by noon Monday, the filling deadline for the June 2 special primary election for the House District 44 seat.

Boland is a farmer and rancher, Freeman is a real estate agent and …

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