Union says it will help Lt. Gov. retire debt
By The Associated Press
This article was published December 18, 2009 at 5:03 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK — One of the nation’s largest labor unions says it will help Democrat Bill Halter retire his campaign debt from his successful 2006 campaign for Arkansas lieutenant governor.
The Service Employees International Union said Friday it is soliciting contributions to retire the debt along with the help of other labor unions. Halter in October reported that his campaign still owed him more than $444,000 that he had loaned it.
The move comes as Halter has been mentioned as a potential rival to Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln in next year’s primary. Halter has not said whether he is considering running against Lincoln, who is seeking a third term.
Halter has raised $268,682 for his re-election bid for lieutenant governor.
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