Tyler Dees
Tyler Dees (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 35. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Dees (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 35. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Tyler Dees lives in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.[1] Dees earned a B.S. in business management, an M.S. in leadership and ethics, and an M.B.A. from John Brown University in 2008, 2012, and 2013, respectively. His career experience includes working as the director of business development of Simmons Foods, a senior category advisor with Welch's, and a senior account manager with Sara Lee Food & Beverage. Dees has served on the board of directors of the Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County, as the chairman of the board of directors of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce, and on the business advisory board of John Brown University.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Dees was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Senate Efficiency Committee, Vice Chair
Elections
2026
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 35
Incumbent Tyler Dees is running in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 35 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Tyler Dees (R) | ||
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2022
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 35
Tyler Dees defeated Doug Peterson in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 35 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Dees (R) | 73.7 | 18,411 | |
| Doug Peterson (L) | 26.3 | 6,578 | ||
| Total votes: 24,989 | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Arkansas State Senate District 35
Tyler Dees defeated Gayla McKenzie in the Republican primary runoff for Arkansas State Senate District 35 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Dees | 63.3 | 2,950 | |
| Gayla McKenzie | 36.7 | 1,714 | ||
| Total votes: 4,664 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 35
Tyler Dees and Gayla McKenzie advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jeff Tennant in the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 35 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Dees | 45.7 | 4,292 | |
| ✔ | Gayla McKenzie | 33.7 | 3,162 | |
| Jeff Tennant | 20.6 | 1,934 | ||
| Total votes: 9,388 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 35
Doug Peterson advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 35 on February 20, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Doug Peterson (L) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Dees, his wife Meagan (Elge) Dees and their three children make their home in Siloam Springs. A longtime Siloam Springs resident, Tyler played basketball and graduated from Siloam Springs High School. He went on to play basketball for the Golden Eagles at JBU, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Business Management, an MS in Leadership and Ethics, and an MBA.
Dees serves as Director of Business Development for Simmons Foods. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County, and was Chair of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2020. In 2019, Dees was named to Talk Business 40 under 40.
Dees and his family attend Sager Creek Community Church in Siloam Springs, where he serves as a worship leader and is actively involved in men’s ministry. Dees also has several generations of family roots in Prairie Grove, where his father Kerwin Dees went to high school and later coached basketball.
A lifelong Republican, Dees is ready to take his conservative values, business acumen and passion for strong communities and families to represent district 35 in Little Rock. “The conservative values of our district are worth fighting for in Little Rock,” Dees said.
- Pro-Life
- Pro-Business
- Limited Government
Limiting government overreach and mandates, reducing taxes, responsible budget management, defending the unborn through pro-life standards, Increasing parental voices for protection of their children and celebrating the many success of the people in our district.
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2023
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In 2023, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jason Rapert (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 35 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
