
State Election News
An Arkansas Senate committee on Thursday endorsed a bill that would more than triple the number of counties required for groups that are collecting signatures …
by Michael R. Wickline February 16, 2023Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones on Wednesday congratulated Republican Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders on her election Tuesday as Arkansas' first…
by Michael R. Wickline November 10, 2022Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones on Wednesday congratulated Republican Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders on being elected Tuesday as the first …
by Michael R. Wickline November 9, 2022Republican Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Tuesday defeated Democratic rival Kelly Krout and Libertarian Frank Gilbert for lieutenant governor.
by Michael R. Wickline November 9, 2022LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Republicans are on track to maintain control of Arkansas' four U.S. House of Representatives seats with each candidate maintaining a lead …
by Alex Thomas November 9, 2022Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile T…
by The Associated Press November 9, 2022Republicans almost swept contested state Legislative races in Benton and Washington counties, but Democrat David Whitaker of Fayetteville kept his seat, comple…
by Doug Thompson November 9, 2022Returns on Tuesday evening showed Arkansas voters poised to reject an amendment to the state constitution increasing the threshold needed for voters to pass fu…
by Neal Earley November 9, 2022U.S. Sen. John Boozman of Rogers defeated Democrat Natalie James of Little Rock Tuesday, becoming the first Arkansas Republican to win a third-term in the nati…
by Frank E. Lockwood November 9, 2022With over three-fourths of the votes counted, Republican Tim Griffin has opened up a big lead over Democratic opponent Jessie Gibson in the race to become Arka…
by Stephen Simpson November 9, 2022The Associated Press on Tuesday evening called the races for Arkansas state treasurer, auditor and land commissioner for the Republican candidates.
by Daniel McFadin November 9, 2022Arkansas voters have rejected a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana, a resounding defeat for the state’s medical cannabis industry and …
by Neal Earley November 8, 2022FAYETTEVILLE — Patrick Deakins was the choice of Washington County voters for county judge on Tuesday as he led Josh Moody for the county’s top job.
by NWA Democrat-Gazette November 8, 2022Republicans almost swept contested state Legislative races in Benton and Washington counties but Democratic incumbent Rep. David Whitaker of Fayetteville survi…
by NWA Democrat-Gazette November 8, 2022Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman cruised to reelection Tuesday and now waits to learn what role he will play depending on which party controls the chamber aft…
by The Associated Press November 8, 2022