Elections

Uncounted absentee ballots in Pulaski County spur push to change state law Pulaski County is exploring measures, including a change in law, to improve the voting system after officials did not count 181 absentee ballots in the 2018 gen... by Alex Gladden - January 21, 2019

Arkansas elections board picks its director The state Board of Election Commissioners on Tuesday made commission attorney Daniel Shults its permanent director in a unanimous vote. by Hunter Field - January 9, 2019

Former Arkansas candidates square finances in final report Gov. Asa Hutchinson gave nearly $450,000 to the Republican Party last month from the money left over from his successful re-election effort, according to his fi... by Hunter Field - January 4, 2019

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Congressional races

U.S. Rep. French Hill outpaces Clarke Tucker to win District 2 race Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill won a third term as Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District representative on Tuesday, fending off a well-financed challenge from ... by Hunter Field - November 7, 2018

4 retain edge to represent state in D.C. Arkansas experienced another red wave election Tuesday, with Republicans winning all four of the state's congressional races. by Frank E. Lockwood - November 7, 2018

Rep. French Hill wins bid for re-election, defeats Democratic challenger Clarke Tucker A Republican congressman has won re-election to his central Arkansas seat after defeating a cancer survivor who railed against the incumbent's vote to repeal th... by The Associated Press - November 6, 2018

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Ballot issues

Voters OK'd Arkansas casino measure, but questions remain Arkansas voters have approved a state constitutional amendment that allows four casinos in the state, but questions remain about their opening. by The Associated Press - November 8, 2018

Casino measure wins Arkansas voters' support Arkansas voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to allow the state to issue licenses for four full-fledged casinos. by Michael R. Wickline - November 7, 2018

Voter-ID amendment gains Arkansans' approval Arkansans should have to present photo identification while casting their ballots in elections, the state's voters decided Tuesday. by Emily Walkenhorst - November 7, 2018

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Governor's race

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson gets four more years as state's leader Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday handily won re-election to a second four-year term. by Michael R. Wickline - November 7, 2018

Arkansas Republican Gov. Hutchinson re-elected LITTLE ROCK — Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson won re-election in Arkansas on Tuesday, defeating a long-shot Democratic rival who targeted the incumbent over the ... by The Associated Press - November 6, 2018

Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson favored in bid for re-election LITTLE ROCK — Four years after winning office in a race that drew national attention and money, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson is favored to win re-election in ... by The Associated Press - November 6, 2018

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LR mayor's race

VIDEO: Frank Scott Jr. wins Little Rock mayor's race Frank Scott Jr. has been elected Little Rock’s next mayor. In a victory speech, Scott thanked his parents, his supporters, Kurrus and anyone who cast a ballot i... by Staff and wire reports - December 4, 2018

Voters in Little Rock casting ballots for city's next mayor LITTLE ROCK — Voters are casting ballots in a runoff election that will determine who will be Little Rock's next mayor. by The Associated Press - December 4, 2018

Little Rock mayor race heads to vote After months of raising funds and chasing voters, either Baker Kurrus or Frank Scott Jr. will be elected as Little Rock's next mayor Tuesday. by Rachel Herzog - December 3, 2018

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Judicial

Court tosses Little Rock TV station's appeal of attack ad order The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed a Little Rock TV station’s appeal of an order not to run election attack ads critical of Supreme Court Just... by John Moritz - December 12, 2018

Ethics charges against Arkansas Supreme Court justices dismissed Ethics charges against all seven members of the Arkansas Supreme Court were dismissed Friday by a unanimous vote of the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commi... by John Moritz - November 16, 2018

Appeals judges recuse from case over ads against Arkansas Supreme Court justice Nine of the 12 judges on the Arkansas Court of Appeals are removing themselves from hearing the challenge to a decision that temporarily blocked a group's TV ad... by The Associated Press - November 8, 2018

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Legislative races

Results in on state House bids; among races, Garner bests Collins, Brown leads Crossley There were several hotly contested races in the Arkansas House of Representatives. by Bill Bowden - November 7, 2018

Parties hold onto seats in races for state Senate The Republican and Democratic parties held their ground in the state Senate on Tuesday, according to the unofficial results in 10 contested races for seats in t... by Noel Oman - November 7, 2018

Guns on campus sponsor loses re-election bid in Arkansas House A Republican legislator who co-sponsored a law expanding where concealed handguns are allowed in Arkansas has lost re-election. by The Associated Press - November 6, 2018

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Editorial endorsements

EDITORIAL: Finish line Didn't get your morning cuppa joe yet? That's okay. We have a heart-pounder surely to wake you up this glorious, democratic Tuesday morning: November 6, 2018

EDITORIAL: All politics is national IF THE central Arkansas race for Congress was only a matter between two very good candidates—two Arkies with legislative experience and serious backgrounds—this... October 31, 2018

A good line-up It's the most wonderful time of the year--for an inky wretch. There's a cool snap in the air, football in the background, and even the politicians visiting our ... October 30, 2018

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