Arkansas Democrats and Voters Move for Recusal of Special Justice chosen by Gov. Sanders to Hear Her Own Appeal

LITTLE ROCK — Yesterday, the Democratic Party of Arkansas and four Pulaski County voters asked the Arkansas Supreme Court Special Justice that Gov. Sarah Sanders appointed to hear her own appeal in the House District 70 special election lawsuit to recuse.  Sanders, a named defendant in the case, made the appointment one business day after the Chief Justice notified her … Read More

Arkansas House Democrats Elect Leadership Team!

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas House Democrats elected their leadership team for the 96th General Assembly on Wednesday, reelecting Rep. Andrew Collins of Little Rock as caucus leader and filling out a full slate of officers. Rep. Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville was elected minority whip, succeeding Rep. Denise Garner of Fayetteville, who is running for state Senate. Rep. David Whitaker of … Read More

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2026!

Arkansas Democrats are releasing the following statement to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. Arkansas Democrats Chair COL (RET). Marcus Jones said: “To every teacher in Arkansas — thank you. You show up early, stay late, buy supplies out of your own pocket, and hold the classroom together no matter what’s happening in the world outside it. Through your hard work and … Read More

Legislative Black Caucus Leaders and Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Respond to SCOTUS Decision Gutting Voting Rights Act

LITTLE ROCK—  Legislative and Democratic Party leaders are responding to the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which gutted a core requirement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and opens the door to racial gerrymandering — particularly in the South, where Republican lawmakers have already signaled their intent to dilute the voting power of minority communities. Chair of … Read More

Vice President Kamala Harris Calls for “American Revival” at Arkansas Democratic Party’s 2026 Fisher Shackelford Dinner

Arkansas Democratic Party honored the legacy’s of Jimmie Lou Fisher & Lottie Shackelford; Mayor Frank Scott Jr. presents Key to the City and Sen. Jamie Scott awards the Arkansas Traveler to Vice President Kamala Harris LITTLE ROCK  — Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the keynote address at the Democratic Party of Arkansas’s 2026 Fisher Shackelford Dinner Saturday evening at the … Read More

Local Democratic Leaders Speak Out as Jacksonville’s Only Hospital Closes and Suspends Emergency Medical Services

JACKSONVILLE— Today, Jacksonville’s only hospital, Unity Health, will shut down its emergency room and medical-surgical units, leaving the community without immediate in-city emergency medical services. This comes after Republicans at the federal and state levels slashed healthcare coverage for tens of thousands of Arkansans.  Jacksonville, Arkansas’s 18th largest city, and the Little Rock Air Force Base, will be left without … Read More