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Democratic power players launch bipartisan effort to ‘sabotage-proof’ elections

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of mostly Democratic strategists and power players are rebuilding a political action committee meant to fortify election-defense infrastructure ahead of 2028 by focusing on often overlooked state offices that control election administration, litigation and certification.The group, Democracy Defenders, which previously... Read More.

Efrem Neely Wins Jefferson County Judge Runoff as Several Incumbents Unseated in Local Elections

Tuesday, March 31 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King After collecting the most votes during the Democratic Party primary in early March, Pine Bluff Attorney Efrem B. Neely continued his winning ways Tuesday, collecting more that 74 percent of the total votes cast to easily defeat current Jefferson County Judge Gerald... Read More.

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Runoff Elections Bring New Leadership Across Deltaplex Counties

Tuesday, March 31 by Luke Matheson

Runoff elections held Tuesday across the Deltaplex region resulted in multiple leadership changes, with new county judges elected in three counties and a new circuit/county clerk chosen in another. Jefferson CountyJefferson County voters elected a new county judge, as Attorney Efrem Neely defeated incumbent County... Read More.

Runoff Elections Come To an End Tuesday Across the Deltaplex Area

Monday, March 30 by Luke Matheson

Early voting for runoff elections across several Deltaplex counties will end Monday, with multiple races set to determine which candidates advance to the November ballot. In Jefferson County, voters will decide the Democratic nomination for county judge in a runoff between Efrem B. Neely Sr.... Read More.

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FBI invites elections officials nationwide to a call on ‘preparations’ for midterm elections

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The FBI has invited elections officials around the country for a call later this month on the agency's "preparations" for the high-stakes midterm elections, according to a letter sent to election officials and reviewed by ABC News.The letter, which went out earlier... Read More.

Record-high 45% identify as political independents as high-stakes midterm elections approach

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With a polarized political climate approaching the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections, more Americans are identifying as independents than ever before, according to a Gallup poll conducted throughout 2025.A record-high 45% of Americans called themselves political independents in 2025. The figure is a... Read More.

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Trump to speak in Pennsylvania to start selling his economic agenda ahead of midterm elections

Tuesday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Amid criticism that he's been focused heavily on foreign policy rather than an "America First" agenda, President Donald Trump will kick off what will be a year focused on domestic travel and touting his economic agenda with a speech in the battleground... Read More.

Crowded Field Emerges for Cleveland County 2026 Elections as Candidates File for Local Races

Wednesday, November 12 by Luke Matheson

Political candidates have filed to run for office in Cleveland County, with several local offices drawing multiple candidates ahead of the upcoming 2026 election cycle. Filings include a full slate of Republican, Democratic, and nonpartisan races for county, city, and school board positions. In the... Read More.

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Political Field Takes Shape in Jefferson County as Candidates File for 2025 Elections

Thursday, November 6 by Luke Matheson

The political field in Jefferson County is becoming increasingly crowded as numerous incumbents and new challengers have officially filed for the 2025 election cycle. County, city, and school board races are expected to generate strong local interest as the filing period continues. County Offices County... Read More.

Arkansas Law Blocks Recall Elections for Jefferson County Officials Amid Growing Frustrations

Friday, October 24 by Luke Matheson

As frustrations grow among Jefferson County residents over ongoing tensions within county government, many have been asking whether members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court can be removed through a recall election. According to the Association of Arkansas Counties, the answer is no — Arkansas... Read More.

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2067 vote early for runoff elections

Monday, April 1 by Greg

465 people made their way to the Jefferson County Courthouse Monday on the last day of early voting. in total 2067 people voted early in the runoff elections for Pine Bluff Mayor and Ward 3 Alderman for the PB city council. In the regular... Read More.

Winners in City Council; Constable races announced

Tuesday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Primary Run-Off election results for democratic city council Ward One and Three and constable Vaugine Township were announced Tuesday live on Deltaplex Radio Network. The unofficial final results came down to a total of 468 votes in ward one and 621 in ward three. ... Read More.

Stories tagged with: elections

Democratic power players launch bipartisan effort to ‘sabotage-proof’ elections

Efrem Neely Wins Jefferson County Judge Runoff as Several Incumbents Unseated in Local Elections

Runoff Elections Bring New Leadership Across Deltaplex Counties

Runoff Elections Come To an End Tuesday Across the Deltaplex Area

FBI invites elections officials nationwide to a call on ‘preparations’ for midterm elections

Record-high 45% identify as political independents as high-stakes midterm elections approach

Trump to speak in Pennsylvania to start selling his economic agenda ahead of midterm elections

Crowded Field Emerges for Cleveland County 2026 Elections as Candidates File for Local Races

Political Field Takes Shape in Jefferson County as Candidates File for 2025 Elections

Arkansas Law Blocks Recall Elections for Jefferson County Officials Amid Growing Frustrations

2067 vote early for runoff elections

Winners in City Council; Constable races announced

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