Arkansas election news
- USKNWA Fayetteville
Madison County proposes 1 cent sales tax increase for jail operations
In 2022 Voters did pass a sales tax increase to build the new jail, But they did not pass the tax to help run it. Madison county judge Larry Garrett stated that "Since the jail is now nearing completion, it's time to start training new jailers."
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Timeline: Abortion amendment lawsuit in Arkansas
The group Arkansans for Limited Government has been fighting to get an abortion amendment on the November 2024 ballot, which has become a legal battle between it and Secretary of State John Thurston.
8 min read - USKARK
Pulaski County election committee gearing up for November election and recruiting poll workers
With the election only a few months away, election committees across Arkansas are gearing up and recruiting poll workers to man the polls.
1 min read - PoliticsKARK
Democratic Party of Arkansas throws support behind Kamala Harris
The Democratic Party of Arkansas says voters are energized following their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
1 min read - PoliticsFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
With Biden out, Arkansas Democratic delegates have decided who they will support
The Arkansas delegation to the Democratic National Convention voted Monday on who they will support following Biden's withdrawal from the race.
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Arkansas Democratic legislators react to Kamala Harris’ 2024 election bid after President Joe Biden drops out of race
Democrats across the country are gearing up for the Democratic National Convention, the 2024 election and a change in nominees.
1 min read - PoliticsKNWA Fayetteville
Democratic Party of Arkansas unanimously endorses Harris for president
The Democratic Party of Arkansas votes on July 22 to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States, according to a press release.
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‘The American public always responds to strength,’ Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks on Trump amid last day of RNC
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was among the many in attendance at the Republican National Convention this week.
1 min read - PoliticsKNWA Fayetteville
Womack talks Republican National Convention, assassination attempt on Trump
United States Representative Steve Womack, R-AR., discussed the Republican National Convention and U.S. Senator J.D. Vance's nomination as former President Donald Trump's running mate on Wednesday.
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Little Rock City Board of Directors set to vote on proposed sales tax
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A proposed sales tax increase could go in front of Little Rock voters if the city’s board of directors approves it. The Little Rock City Board of Directors is considering ordinances that would create a penny sales tax in Little Rock. The directors only did one reading of the ordinances on […]
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Sen. Tom Cotton speak on second day of Republican National Convention
Two major Arkansas lawmakers took the stage at the Republic National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday night.
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Local lawmakers attend RNC as delegates; support Trump
The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All 40 of Arkansas' delegates voted for former president Donald Trump as the Republican nominee.
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Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston responds to complaint about abortion on ballot rejection: ‘My position remains unchanged’
The Arkansas secretary of state continues to maintain his rejection of the signatures to place an abortion amendment on the November 2024 ballot was correct.
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Lawmakers respond to Trump’s choice of J.D. Vance for vice president role
Arkansas lawmakers reacted favorably to Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump's announcement on Monday afternoon of his choice for vice president.
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Roby Brock: How attempted assassination on Trump may impact his presidential campaign
The attempted assassination on former president Donald Trump happened just two days before the start of what’s supposed to be one of the largest weeks for the GOP.
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Local community member, lawmaker react to rejection of abortion amendment ballot petition
Local community members and lawmakers are reacting to the recent rejection of the abortion amendment ballot petition from Arkansans for Limited Government (AFLG).
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Sunday alcohol sales in Fayetteville could be on November ballot
The Fayetteville City Council will meet July 16 to decide if you will be able to vote on Sunday alcohol sales in November.
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Group says they will challenge abortion, marijuana amendments if they are approved for November ballot
A conservative group says it will fight two of the proposed amendments if they are approved to be on the ballot this November.
1 min read - USKARK
Groups submit petition signatures to get ballot initiatives in front of Arkansas voters in November
Multiple Arkansas groups have tallied up their petition signatures as they hope to get their ballot initiatives in front of voters in November.
2 min read - HealthKNWA Fayetteville
Medical marijuana amendment group submits more than 100k signatures
The deadline has passed for ballot initiatives to turn in the required amount of signatures and the group behind one of the petitions says they have enough to get the Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024 on the November ballot.
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Arkansas Press Association reports Freedom of Information Act petition efforts fall short
The Arkansas Press Association and representatives of the Freedom of Information Act ballot questioning committee announced on Friday the efforts to get a proposed amendment on the November ballot have fallen short.
1 min read - USKARK
Organizers behind Arkansas abortion amendment submit petition signatures
The group pushing for an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution enshrining abortion rights said they believe they have submitted enough signatures to put the measure on the November 2024 ballot.
1 min read - USFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
Abortion amendment backers submit more than 100,000 signatures to get measure on ballot
The Arkansas abortion amendment and several others submitted the required number of signatures to appear as a ballot measure in November.
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Arkansas ballot initiative groups make final push for petition signatures on 4th of July
Ballot initiative groups are making their final push for petition signatures before the Friday deadline as they hope to get their issues on the November 2024 ballot.
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Arkansas Secretary of State’s office set to verify hundreds of thousands of ballot initiative petition signatures
Groups of Arkansans are in their final days of gathering signatures for ballot initiatives, hoping to leave the issues up to voters in November.
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Arkansas education ballot initiative receives pushback in final days before deadline to gather signatures
In the final days of the signature-gathering phase, the ballot initiative group is making its final push for its education amendment to qualify for the November ballot.
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July 5 deadline for ballot initiatives
Arkansan's may get to vote on whether sales tax should be implemented on feminine hygiene products and diapers, if people get to grow marijuana, school standards and more! Want to know where to sign?
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Pulaski Co. jail blocks education ballot initiative sponsors from getting signatures from inmates
Controversy over a group's efforts to take ballot measures behind jail bars in Pulaski County has resulted in the jail denying access to canvassers in the final week of signature gathering.
2 min read - PoliticsKARK
Little Rock voters share mixed reactions after first presidential debate of 2024
All eyes were on the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump Thursday night.
1 min read - PoliticsFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
What to know about the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in just over seven weeks. Here's what you need to know about the DNC.
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Former Arkansas lawmaker Joyce Elliott suffers stroke
The family of Joyce Elliott released a statement Thursday sharing the news that the longtime Arkansas lawmaker suffered a stroke while traveling.
1 min read - WorldKNWA Fayetteville
Canvassers continue petition efforts in Fayetteville to get new items on November ballot
Various groups across Arkansas are hoping to see seven new items placed on the ballot in the 2024 election.
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Arkansas House passes resolution opposing proposed abortion amendment
During its special session Wednesday, the Arkansas House passed a resolution opposing an abortion amendment that organizers are trying to put before voters.
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Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners moves forward with new voter registration rule, opens public comment
The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners took another step towards finalizing a new voter registration rule that critics claim could lead to increased voter suppression.
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Arkansas Republicans vote to hold closed primaries, critics voice concerns on rollout
Leaders with the Arkansas Republican Party are telling voters they will need to officially pick a side before the next time there is a GOP primary.
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Arkansas voting access group sues state over recent ‘wet signature’ rule
A federal lawsuit filed in Arkansas states voters are being unfairly restricted by recent changes to the voter registration rules by the state election commission.
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US Census says this is the smallest town in Arkansas
There are small towns and then there are really small towns.
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Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses suit challenging ballot measure requirements
The Arkansas Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a suit seeking to remove hurdles to put measures on the ballot.
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Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses suit attempting to change ballot initiative process
An attempt to change the Arkansas ballot initiative process was again defeated in court on Thursday.
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Washington County launches ‘I Voted’ sticker redesign contest for kids
The winning artwork will be announced on Aug. 28 and will be used during the 2024 Presidential General Election.
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For AR Kids give update on signature drive to get amendment on November ballot
For AR Kids, a group looking to get the "Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment" on the November ballot is still collecting signatures.
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Arkansas Supreme Court: Election laws are constitutional
The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down four laws Thursday related to voting, absentee ballots and polling places.
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Rogers mayor candidate opposes annexation
Rogers mayor candidate Chris Latimer says he opposes the forced annexation of the Scissortail neighborhood into Cave Springs.
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Talk Business & Politics: Northwest Business Journal editor Paul Gatling, Speaker-designate Rep. Brian Evans
Busy week in Arkansas with Walmart layoffs and a new Speaker-designate for the Arkansas House.
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Four controversial 2021 Arkansas voting laws now going into effect following state Supreme Court decision
Arkansas voting laws that were on hold for the last two years have been given the green light to go into effect after this week's decision by the state Supreme Court.
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Arkansas Supreme Court upholds 2021 voting restrictions that state judge found unconstitutional
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld four voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers in 2021 that were struck down by a state judge as unconstitutional.
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Sanders calls special elections for Benton County Justice of the Peace nominees
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders calls for a special election on May 16 to decide on the Republican and Democrat nominees to run for the Benton County District 4 Justice of the Peace seat.
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Chris Latimer is running for Rogers mayor
On May 4, the District 4 Justice of Peace for Benton County announced his official campaign for Mayor of Rogers.
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Local group surpasses signature goal to get Sunday alcohol sales in Fayetteville on November ballot
The city of Fayetteville is one step closer to seeing a Sunday alcohol sales issue on the November ballot.
1 min read - USFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
Arkansas bans electronic voter registration signatures, a move voting groups call 'shameful'
On Tuesday, the Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners banned e-signatures on voter registration forms as part of a controversial emergency rule.
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Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners does away with electronic signatures for voter registration; Group says decision will enhance voter suppression
The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners passed a rule Tuesday doing away with electronic signatures for voter registration, a move one organization claims will result in voter suppression.
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Poll shows Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Arkansas approval rating steadily decreasing
A poll released early Monday shows Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' popularity with voters steadily decreasing.
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David Pryor, former Arkansas governor, U.S. congressman and senator, dies at 89
A long-time figure in Arkansas politics has died.
2 min read - HealthKNWA Fayetteville
Arkansans reach a new high score on medical cards
The Arkansas Department of Health has updated the number of active medical marijuana identification cards to more than 100,000.
1 min read - USFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
Arkansas Supreme Court upholds use of state's electronic voting machines
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against the state challenging the reliability and legality of its voting machines.
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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin supports state Supreme Court decision upholding voting machine ruling
The Arkansas attorney general said a Thursday ruling by the state Supreme Court is a win for everyone.
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Henley, McGruder, Barnett win primary runoffs for state House races
Results of the primary runoffs for state House in Districts 35, 63, 88
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Vivian Flowers wins Democratic primary run-off for Pine Bluff mayor
After a tight race just weeks ago, a primary run-off was called for the candidates up for Pine Bluff mayor.
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Washington County District 4 Justice of the Peace seat vacant for more than a year
The Washington County Quorum Court is missing one of its justices of the peace, a position that has been vacant for more than one year now.
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Washington County ballot initiative aims to streamline restoration of felon voting rights
A new ballot initiative has been approved to collect signatures in Washington County, according to a news release.
1 min read - USFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
3 Arkansas state House seats face runoffs on Tuesday. Here's what to know
Three legislative primaries from March 5 — two Democratic and one Republican — will go to runoff elections on Tuesday in Arkansas.
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Cave Springs and Rogers agree to land swap
Some people in Rogers will soon become Cave Springs residents after the two cities agreed to a land swap.
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Benton County Quorum Court wants to hold special election on fire department dues
The Benton County Quorum Court wants to hold a special election on the possibility of raising the fire dues related to two volunteer fire departments outside of Lowell.
1 min read - BusinessFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
Arkansas ballot measure fundraising heats up. Here's a look at the numbers
Campaign finance reports break down donations and spending for direct democracy campaign groups in Arkansas.
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What are possible ballot measures for Arkansas’ 2024 election?
Arkansas lawmakers have made many changes to the states Freedom of Information Act, abortion rights, education and more. This pushed organizations to create measures for Natural State voters to decide for the November 2024 election.
4 min read - WorldFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
Arkansas could become the latest conservative state to put abortion before voters
A campaign in Arkansas to add state constitutional protections for abortion could put the issue on ballots in November.
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Jeff Dunn defeats Michael McCaskey for Benton County Justice of the Peace after recount, unofficial results
A recount was needed for a Benton County Justice of the Peace race.
1 min read - USFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
Voter turnout low on Super Tuesday in Arkansas. Here's why.
Voter turnout was low across Arkansas on Super Tuesday.
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For AR Kids kicks off effort to gather signatures for education amendment
A group hoping to change the educational system throughout the Natural State kicked off its efforts to get their measure in front of voters.
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Voter turnout in Arkansas Super Tuesday primary drops compared to 2020
Voter turnout for Tuesday's Arkansas primary elections was down in every county in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley compared to 2020.
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Candidates entering mayoral runoff share vision for Pine Bluff
In Pine Bluff, the race for mayor will be resolved in a runoff. Current Mayor Shirley Washington will take on District 65 State Representative Vivian Flowers for the position.
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Who is on the ballot for Arkansas’ Third Congressional District Seat?
Republican United States Rep. Steve Womack won his primary race for Arkansas' Third Congressional District on March 5 finalizing the ballot for the general election on November 5.
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Two Arkansas primary races heading to runoff elections
Two Arkansas primary races are heading to runoff elections later this year.
1 min read - PoliticsFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
US Rep. Steve Womack defeats conservative challenger in Republican primary
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Womack on Tuesday won the Republican primary for Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District.
2 min read - PoliticsFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
Super Tuesday: Trump, Biden win primaries in Arkansas
Republican Donald Trump won the Arkansas GOP primary, while incumbent President Joe Biden easily won the Democratic contest.
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Super Tuesday updates: What to know about presidential primary, local races in Arkansas
Live blog on updates or developments in the 2024 Arkansas primaries
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Centerton residents vote for community center bonds in Benton County election
Centerton residents vote for the Centerton Community Center bonds on March 5 with 61% of the vote.
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Taylor Samples wins Washington County District 2, Division 1 judge race
Taylor Samples won the March 5 election for Washington County judge against Mark N. Scalise.
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Little Rock woman became first-time voter in her 80s; says it’s never too late to start
It was a super turnout on Super Tuesday for voters in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
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