Arkansas Justices Vie to Lead State Supreme Court in Historic Election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arkansas Justices Vie to Lead State Supreme Court in Historic Election

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Two justices are vying to lead the Arkansas Supreme Court in an election that will determine the fate of an abortion measure ruling. The two candidates, Rhonda Wood and Karen Baker, are both running to replace Chief Justice Dan Kemp, who is retiring. Wood is endorsed by the Republican Party, while Baker is endorsed by the Democratic Party. The election will also decide the fate of a constitutional amendment that would revoke the license issued by a state panel for a casino. The outcome of the election will not affect the court's conservative tilt, but it will be a historic race for women in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Court Race: History in the Making
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Arkansas Court Race: History in the Making

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Arkansas's nonpartisan court chief justice election will not change the conservative tilt of the court, but it will make history. The winner, Karen Baker, will become the first woman elected to serve in this role. Baker and Wood, the top two finishers in the March runoff, garnered only a combined 53.5% of the vote, falling short of the necessary majority …

Arkansas GOP House Members Face Tough Election Battles from Democratic Rivals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arkansas GOP House Members Face Tough Election Battles from Democratic Rivals

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Arkansas' four Republican US House members face challenges from Democratic rivals in this year's election. Republican Reps. Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman are seeking reelection in the heavily GOP state. Democratic nominee Rodney Govens and Democratic nominee Marcus Jones are also running for the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts, respectively. Democrat Caitlin Draper is running for …

US Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas fends off challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas fends off challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary

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— U.S. Rep. Steve Womack has won the Republican nomination for his seat in northwest Arkansas, fending off a longshot challenge on the right from a state legislator. Womack, 67, the only one of the state’s four House members who faced a primary challenge on Tuesday, defeated state Sen. Clint Penzo in the 3rd Congressional District. He criticized Womack for …

Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas faces challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas faces challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary

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— Months after batting down speculation he was considering retirement, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack is running for reelection against a state lawmaker who is trying to portray him as not conservative enough for the northwest Arkansas district. Womack, 67, faces state Sen. Clint Penzo in Tuesday’s GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District, and is running with several advantages …

A Pine Bluff attorney launches a bid for a south Arkansas congressional seat as filing period ends
1 year, 1 month ago

A Pine Bluff attorney launches a bid for a south Arkansas congressional seat as filing period ends

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— A Pine Bluff attorney challenging U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman was among the final candidates to file paperwork with the state before Tuesday’s deadline to qualify for the ballot next year in Arkansas. Republicans hold all four of Arkansas’ U.S House seats, and Democrats are fielding candidates to challenge those lawmakers next year. “I think that alone will speak for …

State senator to challenge Womack in GOP primary for US House seat in northwest Arkansas
1 year, 1 month ago

State senator to challenge Womack in GOP primary for US House seat in northwest Arkansas

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— State Sen. Clint Penzo on Monday said he’ll challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Womack in the Republican primary next year for a northwest Arkansas congressional district. Penzo criticized Womack as not conservative enough for the district, saying the incumbent congressman “lost touch” with his constituents. Penzo criticized Womack for opposing Rep. Jim Jordan’s unsuccessful bid to replace ousted House Speaker …

Biden, Trump qualify for Arkansas ballot as filing period for 2024 election kicks off
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden, Trump qualify for Arkansas ballot as filing period for 2024 election kicks off

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Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump qualified for the Arkansas ballot on Monday as the filing period for next year’s election in the state kicked off. “We’ve got to break the legislative supermajority, we just have to.” Republicans believe they could pick up more seats next year. …

Incumbent Republicans keep Arkansas’ 4 congressional seats
2 years, 1 month ago

Incumbent Republicans keep Arkansas’ 4 congressional seats

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Republicans kept control of Arkansas’ four congressional seats Tuesday after a mostly quiet runup to Election Day in those races in the solidly red state. Heavily Democratic Pulaski County — the states most populous, and home to Little Rock — was divided into three separate congressional districts, prompting a lawsuit claiming the new maps dilute the power of Black voters. …

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