New and returning candidates square off in special Democratic primary for Arkansas House seat

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 5, 2026

Words: 1,104

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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A health care administrator who narrowly lost a bid for the Arkansas House last year is running once again, this time against an Air Force veteran in Tuesday’s special election.

The two are vying for the Democratic nomination in the hopes of flipping a Republican-held district that includes portions of North Little Rock and Sherwood as well as the Camp Joseph T. Robinson military base. Rep. Carlton Wing, R-North Little Rock, was serving his fifth …

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