The Democratic Party of Arkansas will host its “Ballots, Blue Jeans & BBQ” rally Thursday, Oct. 1, at The Venue at Westwind in North Little Rock. Featuring Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as the keynote speaker, the event marks the official kickoff for the final month of campaigning before Election Day. Read more below.
The event will take place at The Venue at Westwind, located at 7318 Windsong Drive in North Little Rock. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by Gov. Beshear’s keynote address at approximately 7:35 p.m., with candidate speeches scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
Organizers organized the rally to bring together candidates at the top of state and federal tickets as election efforts intensify. Gov. Beshear, who has won two statewide gubernatorial elections in Kentucky, comes to Arkansas to headline the event and support the state’s Democratic lineup.
Scheduled speakers for the evening include Hallie Shoffner, candidate for U.S. Senate; Chris Jones, candidate for Governor; Kelly Grappe, candidate for Secretary of State; Terri Green, candidate for Congress in the 1st District; James “Rus” Russel, candidate for Congress in the 4th District; and Democratic Party of Arkansas Chair Col. Marcus Jones (Ret.).
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