2026 Arkansas Senate election – District 16 — Candidates, Dates & Results

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentKim Hammer Republican

General election

November 3, 2026

Joshua Irby Democrat
security professional
Rodney Wright Republican
sheriff of Saline County

Primaries

Democratic primary

Results

✓Joshua IrbyUnopposed
security professional

2026 Arkansas Senate election, 16th district (Republican primary)

Results 8,039 votes

✓Rodney Wright67.7% 5,445
sheriff of Saline County
Randy Sams32.3% 2,594
insurance agent

2026 Arkansas Senate election, 16th district

Joshua Irby Democrat
Rodney Wright Republican

Individual election

About 2026 Arkansas Senate election – District 16

2026 Arkansas Senate election – District 16 — 7 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and related…

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