Diana Gonzales Worthen
Diana Gonzales Worthen (Democratic Party) is a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 9. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Gonzales Worthen (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 9. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Diana Gonzales Worthen earned an associate degree from Blinn Jr. College, a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Houston, a master's degree in science education from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Arkansas. She has advanced certifications in education, including a Secondary Principal Certification and an English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement. Her career experience spans roles as an educator, principal investigator, and director of Project ELEVATE.[1]
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 9
Incumbent Diana Gonzales Worthen is running in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9
Diana Gonzales Worthen defeated incumbent DeAnna Hodges in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Diana Gonzales Worthen (D) | 54.9 | 2,662 | |
| DeAnna Hodges (R) | 45.1 | 2,188 | ||
| Total votes: 4,850 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9
Diana Gonzales Worthen advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 on March 5, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent DeAnna Hodges advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 on March 5, 2024.
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| ✔ | DeAnna Hodges | |
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2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9
DeAnna Hodges defeated Diana Gonzales Worthen and Steven Stilling in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | DeAnna Hodges (R) | 50.0 | 1,431 | |
| Diana Gonzales Worthen (D) | 46.2 | 1,322 | ||
| Steven Stilling (L) | 3.8 | 109 | ||
| Total votes: 2,862 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Diana Gonzales Worthen advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. DeAnna Hodges advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9.
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9
Steven Stilling advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 on February 20, 2022.
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| ✔ | Steven Stilling (L) | |
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2012
Gonzales Worthen ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 7. Gonzales Worthen ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and was defeated by Jon Woods (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jon Woods |
64.8% | 15,110 | |
| Democratic | Diana Gonzales Worthen | 35.2% | 8,221 | |
| Total Votes | 23,331 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas House of Representatives, "Diana Gonzales Worthen," accessed February 5, 2025
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
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| Preceded by DeAnna Hodges (R) |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 9 2025-Present |
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