Stetson Painter
Stetson Painter (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Painter (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 3. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Stetson Painter has served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Painter earned a bachelor's degree in criminology and master's degree in public administration from Arkansas State University in 2013 and 2016, respectively. His career experience includes working as a district director, military/veterans liaison, and agriculture liaison for Congressman Rick Crawford.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Painter was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Stetson Painter is running in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 on November 3, 2026.
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| Stetson Painter (R) | ||
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2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Stetson Painter won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stetson Painter (R) | 100.0 | 13,378 | |
| Total votes: 13,378 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Stetson Painter advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 on March 5, 2024.
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| ✔ | Stetson Painter | |
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3
Stetson Painter defeated Steven Gene Parsons in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stetson Painter (R) | 82.7 | 9,205 | |
| Steven Gene Parsons (L) | 17.3 | 1,929 | ||
| Total votes: 11,134 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3
Stetson Painter defeated Tom Bryant in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stetson Painter | 63.1 | 3,444 | |
| Tom Bryant | 36.9 | 2,016 | ||
| Total votes: 5,460 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3
Steven Gene Parsons advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 on February 20, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Steven Gene Parsons (L) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 10 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Danny Watson (R) |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
