Michael Mason

Michael Mason is the Democratic candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 79 in the November 3, 2026 general election; no other candidate is listed for the seat.[1][2] He served on the Little Rock School District board, representing Zone 1, from December 2020 to March 2026.[1]

Michael Mason earned a high school diploma from Little Rock Central High, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1981 and a graduate degree from Webster University in 1991.[1] His career experience includes working in government administration.[1]

Mason was elected to the Little Rock School District board, Zone 1, in 2020, when the general election was canceled and he won without appearing on the ballot; he assumed office on December 17, 2020.[1] He left the board on March 19, 2026, and did not run for re-election in 2026.[1]

In a Ballotpedia survey, Mason said he has worked as a public servant for more than 40 years and for over 20 years has helped Arkansans resolve housing needs and landlord-tenant complaints.[1] He listed warranty of habitability, public education, affordable child care, a healthy Arkansas and women's rights as policy areas he is passionate about.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.