Arkansas Democrats announced Thursday morning  that Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her first keynote address since the 2024 election at the upcoming 2026 Fisher Shackelford Dinner.

Each year, the dinner honors trailblazing women who follow in their footsteps and pave the way for young girls growing up in Arkansas today. This year, the dinner will honor Debrah Mitchell, Rep. Tippi McCullough and Addie Jones.

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The 2026 Fisher Shackelford Dinner will be held at the Wally Allen Ballroom in the Little Rock Convention Center on April 25, 2026.

“We are so honored for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Arkansas Democrats Vice Chair Jannie Cotton. “I could not be more grateful that Vice President Harris chose Arkansas for her first keynote speech following the 2024 election.”

She went on to say, “Vice President Harris is the national leader who most embodies the spirit of our Fisher Shackelford Dinner. As the 49th vice president of the United States and the first woman in American history to hold the office, there would be no one better to keynote this incredible event and celebrate our remarkable honorees. I have worked tirelessly to bring her to Arkansas and to make this happen, and I can’t wait to share this historic evening with all of you.”

The Fisher Shackelford Dinner began in 2014 to honor the legacies of the two Arkansas Democratic legends Honorable Lottie Shackelford, the first black female mayor of Little Rock, and the late Jimmie Lou Fisher, our state’s longest serving state treasurer.

Those interested in attending may purchase tickets at this link.

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