Elections

Ruling keeps question on eye surgery off state ballot The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday quashed an effort to allow the public to approve or reject a 2019 law allowing optometrists to perform a wider range of surgeries, ending hopes for the last remaining citizen-initiated ballot measure in this fall's elections. by John Moritz

Biden updates allies on strategy to prevail in White House run Joe Biden joined Senate Democrats for a conference-call lunch Thursday, telling allies that he is taking nothing for granted in the race for the White House. by LISA MASCARO AND BILL BARROW THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

FBI chief: Russians trying to 'denigrate' Biden in '20 election FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress on Thursday that Russia is still working to influence the U.S. presidential election. by DEVLIN BARRETT THE WASHINGTON POST

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CALENDAR: 2019-2020 election dates This calendar from the Arkansas Secretary of State's website shows dates for the primary and general election, deadlines to register to vote and more. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Trump and Biden hit unlikely battleground state of Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota has backed Democratic presidential candidates for nearly half a century and rarely receives much attention during the final stages of th... by The Associated Press - September 18, 2020

Voters in northeast Fayetteville to choose between two council candidates The City Council member representing the northeast part of town wants a second term, while a frequent participant at council meetings wants the seat. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - September 18, 2020

Long-serving council member, challenger square off for seat representing downtown Fayetteville The longest-serving member of the City Council faces a challenger. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - September 18, 2020

Georgia college now backs early vote site The University of Georgia has reversed itself and now says it wants to host an early voting precinct on campus after receiving widespread pushback. by The Associated Press - September 18, 2020

Two compete for Rogers City Council spot Incumbent Jerry Carmichael and April Legere are competing to represent Ward 3, the southwest part of the city, on the City Council. by Alex Golden - September 17, 2020

Fayetteville board of health encourages voters to wear masks The city Board of Health strongly encouraged voters who do go to the polls this fall to wear a mask inside, as did Gov. Asa Hutchinson when he issued his statew... by Stacy Ryburn - September 17, 2020

Three vie for NWACC Board of Trustees position Three candidates are running for a spot on the Northwest Arkansas Community College's Board of Trustees. Incumbent Mark Scott, Julia Gregory and Gregory Swango ... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - September 16, 2020

Jaycox says she'll complete term on council Springdale City Council member Kathy Jaycox said Tuesday she plans to complete her term on the council because she isn't moving out of her ward until January. ... by Laurinda Joenks - September 16, 2020

Lots of early and absentee voting expected this election cycle Washington County election officials say they're prepared for a large absentee voter response, and they'll be ready to count those ballots when the polls close ... by Ron Wood - September 16, 2020

Hopeful’s ‘hunting’ comment rebuked; GOP candidate’s post targets antifa FAYETTEVILLE — Republican state House candidate John La Tour on Tuesday removed a Facebook post on his personal page asking what the “bag limit” is for Antifa a... by DOUG THOMPSON NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - September 16, 2020

Districting suit likely to lose, judge says -- then rules against it A lawsuit challenging Arkansas' election law in hopes of keeping a proposed constitutional amendment on November's ballot stalled Tuesday in federal court. ... by Tony Holt - September 16, 2020

Hate crime bill divides House rivals in Benton County Rivals in the District 91 state House race took opposite sides Tuesday on a proposed hate crime law. by Doug Thompson - September 16, 2020