Biography
Dean Hunter is the Democratic candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 69 in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent David Ray.[1][2] A veterinarian, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he has accepted no campaign donations and supports campaign finance reform.[1]
Dean Hunter earned a high school diploma from Madison County High School and additional education from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987.[1] His career experience includes working as a veterinarian.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Hunter said that although he is running as a Democrat, his more liberal positions are rooted in conservative values.[1] He cited school meals, universal Medicare, early education investment and firearm safety among his positions.[1] He also said he had not taken money from anyone during the campaign and called for campaign finance reform.[1]
- 1.Dean Hunter - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Arkansas House District 69
Dean Hunter is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 69 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
