2 candidates file for Arkansas House vacancy created by lawmaker’s resignation

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 406

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Two candidates are seeking to fill the vacancy left by Republican Rep. Austin McCollum’s resignation following domestic violence charges this month.

Republican Kara Armas of Pea Ridge and Democrat Parker Stohlton of Bella Vista filed by the noon deadline Friday to run for the House District 8 seat in a special election that will coincide with the Nov. 3 general election.

The winner will serve the remainder of McCollum’s term, …

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