2 state contests, local races on Arkansas primary runoff ballot Tuesday

FORT SMITH — Two state races are on the ballot in Tuesday's Arkansas primary runoff along with a number of local contests.

Fort Smith-area voters will elect a Republican nominee for a state Senate seat. The District 8 seat came open when Jake Files pleaded guilty to federal charges in January and resigned. A special general election will be held in August to fill the post temporarily.

[RUNOFF RESULTS: Click here for full list of local races + check back later for live results]

In the Ozark Mountains, House District 83 came open when David Branscum quit to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Tuesday's winner will have no opponent in November. The district includes a controversial hog farm in the Buffalo National River watershed.

Other state races were decided in May or will be decided in November's general election.

Polls are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Read Wednesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.

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