Three people arrested in Arkansas for illegally voting in 2024 election

One person voted illegally in a Republican primary while the other two voted in the 2024 election. None of them were U.S. citizens.

AG Tim Griffin announces arrest of noncitizens who voted illegally in Arkansas

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrests of three noncitizens for illegally voting in Arkansas elections.Investigators in my office have arr

Daughter of deceased Arkansas state senator calls for an election sooner than later

The daughter of the late Republican Sen. Gary Stubblefield of Branch criticized Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Tuesday for setting a special election to fill her father’s seat for next June, leaving his district without representation during the 2026 fiscal session.

Arkansas Gov. Sanders moves up District 26 special election; Democrats call it too late

Democrats say Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' election move still violates Arkansas law and leaves voters unrepresented.
Arkansas Times

Arkansas political parties to hold primaries in special Senate election to succeed Stubblefield

The Arkansas Republican and Democratic parties announced Wednesday that they will hold primary elections to choose their candidates for the upcoming state Senate District 26 special election.

Arkansas Sen. King calls out Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for special election delay, ‘Stealing representation’

Arkansas Sen. Bryan King (R-28) held a news conference on Tuesday, calling out the governor for delays in the special election to replace the seat vacated by the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R-26) and its potential impact on the proposed Franklin County prison.
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Parties to hold primary election for Senate District 26 seat

There will be a Republican Party and Democratic Party primary in the Arkansas Senate District 26 race. Three have announced for the Republican primary, but no one has yet

Special primary elections to be held for Arkansas Senate District 26 seat

The Republican Party of Arkansas and Democratic Party of Arkansas decided on Sept. 24 that each will hold special primary elections to fill the vacant seat.
Arkansas Times

Ineligible candidate announces run in special election for late Sen. Stubblefield’s seat (UPDATED)

Logan County Justice of the Peace Brenda Brewer announced Monday that she was running in the special election to fill the State Senate District 26 seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Gary Stubblefield earlier this month. Brewer is the fourth Republican to announce their candidacy for the seat.
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Gov. Sanders sets special election dates in Senate race, Democrats oppose the plan

People in Senate District 26 will have to wait until late 2026 before they have an elected representative in the Arkansas Senate. Gov. Sarah Sanders on Friday (Sept. 26)

Arkansas Democrats to hold primary for Senate District 26 Special Election

The Democratic Party of Arkansas will host a primary election to select a nominee for the Senate District 26 Special Election.