IncumbentReginald Murdock Democratic
General election
- Jessie McGruder Democrat
member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 35th district (2025–present)
- Kenny Phillips Republican
businessman
Democratic primary
member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 35th district (2025–present)
Republican primary
businessman
2026 Arkansas Senate election, 9th district
- Jessie McGruder Democrat
- Kenny Phillips Republican