2024 Arkansas elections
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Elections in Arkansas |
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Arkansas on November 5, 2024.[1]
State offices
[edit]State Treasurer (special)
[edit]Incumbent Republican treasurer Larry Walther cannot seek a full term following his appointment by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders after the death of Mark Lowery.[2] Secretary of State John Thurston entered the race as a Republican candidate.[3] Former state senator John Pagan entered the race as a Democratic candidate.[4] Chief Economist Michael Pakko entered the race as a Libertarian candidate.[5]
State senate
[edit]17 out of 35 seats in the state senate were up for election.
State House of Representatives
[edit]All 100 seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives were up for election.
State Supreme Court
[edit]Chief Justice
[edit]Karen Baker was elected Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court in a runoff with 52.68% of the vote against Rhonda Wood after defeating Barbara Womack Webb and Jay Martin in the first round held in March.[6][7]
Federal offices
[edit]President and vice president of the United States
[edit]Arkansas has 6 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Donald Trump previously won all of them with 62% of the popular vote.[citation needed]
U.S. House of Representatives
[edit]Arkansas has 4 seats in the United States House of Representatives.
Notes
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References
[edit]- ^ "Arkansas elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "In first interview as Arkansas treasurer, Walther says he doesn't anticipate making significant changes". KUAR. August 16, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announces candidacy for state treasurer". KARK. August 9, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Brock, Roby (November 8, 2023). "Former State Sen. John Pagan files for Treasurer, U.S. Rep. Womack files for re-election". Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "23 Libertarian candidates set to run for federal, state, local races in 2024 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". www.arkansasonline.com. February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved November 28, 2024.