LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against Gov. Asa Hutchinson alleging he had violated state law by campaigning for a state Senate candidate during office hours.
The commission found no probable cause after a private hearing Friday. Little Rock attorney and liberal blogger Matt Campbell had filed the complaint against Hutchinson, saying state law prohibited him from campaigning for state candidates during normally recognized office hours.
Campbell submitted social media posts advertising Hutchinson's appearance at two Feb. 29 campaign events for Sen. Eddie Joe Williams.
Graham Sloan, executive director of the commission, declined immediate comment, saying the board would issue a final letter later Friday. Kevin Crass, Hutchinson's attorney, said the governor scheduled leave to attend the events.
Campbell said he will file a court appeal.
Read Saturday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.