Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester announced plans for a Liberty Day celebration at the Arkansas State Capitol on June 30, featuring historical presentations, educational exhibits, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The public event aims to celebrate Almerica’s founding and honor the country’s continuing freedoms through interactive and educational activities. Read […]
Judge Dismisses Norris’ Saline County Election Challenge, Calling Claims ‘Specious’ – Independence County is next
BENTON, AR — A Pulaski County circuit judge has dismissed an election challenge filed by now former Republican Secretary of State candidate Bryan Norris, robustly defending local election officials and bringing a months-long legal saga to a close. In a ruling handed down Monday, June 8, 2026, Circuit Judge Tim Fox dismissed the lawsuit with […]
Norris refiles election lawsuit with affidavit after judge threw it out
Just weeks after a Pulaski County judge dismissed Bryan Norris’ election lawsuit – over procedural issues – the Secretary of State candidate has filed a new complaint. This time, his attorney included the required affidavit that was cited as missing in the earlier ruling. Read more below. Court documents filed April 27th show Norris has refiled […]
Judge throws out Norris lawsuit, schools attorney on election law
Update April 9, 2026, 5PM – MySaline reported about 1 p.m. on a lawsuit, but it is already a “case closed” status, since a Pulaski County judge made a ruling in one day. On Thursday, April 9, 2026 Clint Lancaster, the attorney for 2026 Secretary of State candidate Bryan Norris, filed a lawsuit, naming the […]
Saline County to Hand Count Ballots in Secretary of State Recount; Prior Audit Found 100% Accuracy
Election officials in Saline County and several other counties are scheduled to recount ballots by hand for the Secretary of State race. Arkansas Secretary of State candidate Bryan Norris formally requested a recount in one of the closest statewide races in recent years. Read more below. In the March 31st Republican primary runoff, State Sen. […]
March Runoff Election Mar 31st limited to certain voters to decide Sheriff, Secretary of State races
UPDATE 3/31/2026 – Find the Primary Election Runoff Results at https://www.mysaline.com/2026-elections-primary-runoff-results/. • • We held the 2026 Primary Election on March 3rd, but there is a need for a Runoff Election on March 31st for two races – Saline County Sheriff and Arkansas Secretary of State. The Saline County Clerk’s Office reminds voters about key […]
Sheriff candidate files lawsuit, defendant seeks dismissal, attorneys divorcing each other
A lawsuit filed in Saline County Circuit Court by sheriff candidate Richard Friend alleges that false statements made during the 2026 primary election damaged his reputation and campaign, while one of the defendants is asking the court to dismiss the case. Court records show that Friend is represented by attorney Jennifer Lancaster, while Cooper is […]
After 25 Years, the Capitol’s Bronze Doors Are Opening Again
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Secretary of State Cole Jester is reopening the historic bronze doors of the State Capitol to the Arkansas public for the first time in 25 years. The doors will first be opened on Fridays from 9 am-12 pm, beginning this Friday, February 20th, as a new entrance for the public. Open […]
State Senator Kim Hammer intends to run for Arkansas Secretary of State
State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, announced his campaign for Secretary of State in the 2026 election. Hammer served in the State Senate since 2019 and previously served in the State House of Representatives from 2010 through 2018. Read more below. State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, has announced his campaign for Secretary […]
See 2022 STATEWIDE General Election Results – updated 1145am Nov 9th
See below for the Statewide General Election Results for Saline County, Arkansas, as they become available to the public. Here are the results as of 10:31am Nov 9, 2022 It’s showing that most Federal and State elected officials were either re-elected or unopposed and so they kept their seat: View the page for Saline County […]