Rep. Dolly Henley Announces Re-Election Bid for Arkansas House District 88
WASHINGTON, AR — State Representative Dolly Henley announced today that she will seek re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives, District 88, which includes all of Hempstead County and parts of Miller and Howard counties.
Henley, a Republican, is seeking a second term to continue advancing the values that matter most to her constituents: faith, family, fiscal responsibility, and freedom.
“It’s been the honor of a lifetime to represent District 88, and I’m proud of the work we’ve started,” Henley said. “I’m running for re-election because our rural communities deserve a strong voice in Little Rock—one that reflects our conservative values and fights for our future.”
During her first term, Henley has served on the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee and the House Aging, Children and Youth, and Legislative Affairs Committee. Her legislative priorities have focused on improving access to health care, strengthening education and workforce opportunities, and supporting the agriculture economy that sustains much of the region.
Henley co-sponsored several key bills now signed into law, including:
Act 123: Guaranteeing all public school students in Arkansas receive one free breakfast each school day, regardless of income, to support student well-being and academic success.
Act 330: Increasing the Homestead Property Tax Credit from $500 to $600, providing substantial relief to homeowners across Arkansas.
Act 1012: Providing sales and use tax exemptions for lithium resource development, aiming to boost economic growth and job creation in Arkansas's emerging energy sector.
Act 366: Establishing enhanced penalties for human trafficking offenses involving recruitment from shelters, foster homes, or correctional facilities, strengthening protections for the state's most vulnerable populations.
“When I first ran, I promised to put Southwest Arkansas first—and that’s exactly what I’ve done,” Henley said. “As long as I have the privilege to serve, I’ll keep showing up, listening to the people I represent, and working hard to make Southwest Arkansas even stronger.”
Henley's leadership is grounded in real-world experience and a deep commitment to her community. Before entering the Legislature, she served as Recreation Director for the City of Hope, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Nashville, and Executive Director of Hempstead Hall at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Her civic leadership includes work with the Southwest Arkansas Counseling and Mental Health.
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