Lakeview Resident Announces Run for Arkansas Congress

Steve Parsons to run as Libertarian Party nominee in 1st Congressional District

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Steve Parsons, a resident of Lakeview, Arkansas, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arkansas' 1st Congressional District. Parsons will run as the Libertarian Party nominee after receiving the party's nomination at their convention in Little Rock in February.

Why it matters

Parsons' candidacy provides voters in Arkansas' 1st District with an alternative to the traditional two-party system, offering a Libertarian perspective on key issues facing the district and the nation.

The details

Parsons, who holds a Ph.D. in economics, says he previously worked as a consultant with clients around the world. He plans to not accept campaign donations and, if elected, would donate his congressional salary to charities within the district.

  • Parsons announced his candidacy in March 2026.
  • The Libertarian Party convention where Parsons received the nomination was held in February 2026.

The players

Steve Parsons

A resident of Lakeview, Arkansas, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arkansas' 1st Congressional District as the Libertarian Party nominee.

Susan Parsons

Parsons' wife, a retired pathologist.

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What they’re saying

“I entered the race to give voters another option outside the traditional two-party system.”

— Steve Parsons (KTLO News)

What’s next

Parsons will appear on the November 2026 general election ballot in Arkansas' 1st Congressional District.

The takeaway

Parsons' Libertarian candidacy provides voters in Arkansas' 1st District with an alternative to the traditional two-party system, offering a unique perspective on key issues facing the district and the nation.