FOLLOW THE RECOUNT IN LIST BELOW 👇🏼 UPDATED APRIL 7, 2026 Voters in Saline County returned to the polls March 31 for a Republican primary runoff that decided the next Sheriff – but also produced what one candidate called “a razor-thin” result in the race for Arkansas Secretary of State. That candidate requested recounts from […]
We made a bracket to track 2026 candidate races for Saline County voters
Now that the Primary Election and subsequent runoff election are finished – and the Libertarian candidates joined the list – we have a full rundown of all of the candidates that Saline County voters will see in the General Election on November 3rd, 2026. Oh wait, just kidding – there’s more. But just in case […]
We now know who will run in the 2026 General Election, Nov 3rd – Or do we?
Now that the Primary Election and subsequent runoff election are finished – and the Libertarian candidates joined the list – we have a full rundown of all of the candidates that Saline County voters will see in the General Election on November 3rd, 2026. Oh wait, just kidding – there’s more. But just in case […]
Runoff voters pick Robertson as Sheriff; Hammer as Republican nominee for Secretary of State
UPDATE #7 – 10:50pm – The Sheriff’s race is decided in Robertson’s favor (more below). The Secretary of State race shows 80,922 votes counted. Sen. Hammer wins the Republican nomination 50.57%, or 40,920 votes, according to the current Secretary of State’s office report. Bryan Norris shows 49.43%, or40,002 votes. That amounts to a difference of […]
Saline County to vote in 2 runoff races Mar 31st; Another Nov 3rd
UPDATE MARCH 4, 2026 8PM Saline County voters will head back to the polls for three runoff races on two different dates. Read more below. Unofficial results from the March 3, 2026 preferential primary show there are two key offices with no candidate earning more than 50 percent of the vote. Under Arkansas law, candidates […]
Arkansas Libertarian Party announces nominees for 2026 election
At their annual convention over the weekend, the members of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominated candidates for the 2026 general election. The list of nominated candidates is as follows: FEDERAL US Senate – Jeff Wadlin, Bentonville US Congress, District 1 – Steve G. Parsons, Lakeview US Congress, District 3 – Bobby Wilson, Bentonville STATE Governor […]
Former State Senator in Saline County pardoned of criminal sentence by President Trump
A criminally convicted former Arkansas legislator, was pardoned from a criminal sentence by President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, according to CBS News journalist Libby Cathey. Jeremy Young Hutchinson, age 51, served as a Republican in an area covering both Saline and Pulaski County. Read more below. The former State Senator was […]
State Rep Furman receives 2023 Statesman Award
A State Representative based in Saline County received an award on Thursday. Family Council Action Committee (FCAC) presented Representative Tony Furman (R-Benton), with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Representative Furman received the award for earning an “A” on the 2023 FCAC legislative report card. The group recognizes legislators based on their votes during the 94th […]
Legislator files bill to keep Daylight Saving Time permanent
Will Daylight Saving Time (DST) become permanent? One Arkansas legislator is pushing for it. State Representative Johnny Rye (R-Trumann) submitted House Bill 1039 on Monday, December 19th. The title is “HB1039 – Concerning Daylight Saving Time; To Adopt Daylight Saving Time Permanently; and to Amend The Duties of The Secretary of State.” The bill would […]
Dentist gets a year and a day in prison for Public Corruption scheme involving former State Senator Hutchinson
A Florida dentist, formerly of Arkansas, was sentenced Monday to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by one year of supervised release and a $157,500 fine on one count of Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Fraud. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court […]