Arkansas candidate backed by GOP groups wins court race

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chief administrative law judge for the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission and wife of the state Republican Party chairman was elected Tuesday to the Supreme Court after a race that focused on her deep ties to the GOP. Barbara Webb... Read More.
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Arkansas lawmaker, candidate say they were threatened

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock police are investigating after an Arkansas lawmaker and a legislative candidate said they were harassed following a fundraiser and heard what they believe was a gunshot. State Rep. Vivian Flowers and Ryan Davis told police that the incident... Read More.

Judge bars Arkansas circuit court candidate from election

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. (AP) — A man seeking a seat on an Arkansas circuit court isn’t qualified to run for the judgeship because of a misdemeanor traffic offense he committed as a teenager, a judge ruled. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza called his own... Read More.
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2020 Jefferson County Candidate Filings

The candidate filing period for the 2020 election in Jefferson County has come to a close.  In total, 41 candidates filed to run for office in 2020.  Primary election will be held March 3, 2020.  If a runoff is needed any any race the... Read More.