Randy Sams announced his intention to seek the State Senate District 16 seat, on the Republican ticket, in the March 3, Primary Election. Read more below. The current Senator, Kim Hammer, is not running for re-election. District 16 includes a portion of Saline and Pulaski Counties. “I have lived in Saline County for over […]
Council Member Brown announces campaign for State Representative in 2026
Campaign statements are from the candidate. Benton City Council Member Steve Brown announced his campaign for State Representative on Tuesday, September, 23, 2025. He is also CEO of Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union. Read his full campaign announcement below. Steve Brown of Benton announced today that he will be a candidate for State Representative in […]
Joshua Irby announces candidacy for Arkansas State Senate, District 16
Campaign statements are from the candidate. Bryant resident Joshua Irby, announced his campaign for State Senator, with the theme “Respect. Resolve. Renewal.” Read his statement below. Joshua Irby Announces Candidacy for Arkansas State Senate, District 16 Putting Service Above Politics—and People Before Party. Bryant, AR – Joshua Irby, a first-generation Arkansan and longtime security professional, […]
State Representative Tony Furman announces for re-election in 2026
Campaign statements are from the candidate. Arkansas State Representative Tony Furman announced his campaign for re-election on Monday, June, 9, 2025. He is Endorsed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Attorney General Tim Griffin. Read his full campaign announcement below. Read more below. BENTON, AR — On Tuesday, Republican State Representative Tony Furman announced his intentions […]
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 […]
Aaron Hansen launches campaign for State Representative, Pledging 100% salary donation and bold reform agenda
Campaign statements are from the candidate. On May 15, Aaron Hansen officially launched his campaign for State Representative in Arkansas House District 81, pledging a platform rooted in integrity, transparency, and service to the people — not politics. Read more below. In a powerful commitment to the community, Hansen announced he will donate 100% of […]
Republican Eric Shepherd announces bid for House District 92
First responder and life-long Republican Eric Shepherd announced his bid for the Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 92, which includes all of Grant County and portions of Saline County. Read more below. Shepherd, a Grant County native and resident, is a veteran firefighter of nearly 20 years. Shepherd’s public service dates back to […]
Boozman says Huckabee’s service as Baptist pastor & frequent visits to Israel make him “uniquely suited” as Ambassador
United States Senator John Boozman introduced Former Governor Mike Huckabee to the Senate on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Boozman touted Huckabee as the nominee for U.S Ambassador to Israel, noting Huckabee’s education and service in the Baptist faith. Boozman also said Huckabee has visited Israel frequently and has led groups there. Read Boozman’s full statement […]
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 […]
Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright to run for Senate District 16 in the Arkansas Legislature
Sheriff Rodney Wright, a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Saline County, is excited to announce his candidacy for State Senator representing District 16. With nearly a decade of experience as Sheriff and a robust background in law enforcement, Wright is committed to serving the community at a higher level and addressing the needs […]