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2022Final results

2022 election for Arkansas House District 85

Arkansas House of Representatives · Arkansas

Richard McGrew (R) won with 67.6% of the vote, defeating Brian Hester (R) by 35.2 points.

Richard McGrewRepublican · winner · incumbent
67.6%8,564
Brian HesterRepublican
32.4%4,100
12,664 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022

Races before and after

EvenR+10.22002R+13.12008D+12.02012D+5.92016D+10.52020R+51.22024

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET