LITTLE ROCK一 Arkansas Democrats are celebrating the end of the 2026 candidate filing period. 75 state and federal Democratic candidates filed to run; 54 candidates for State House, 10 candidates for State Senate, 3 for Statewide Constitutional Office, 2 for U.S. Senate, and 6 for U.S. House. Scores of other Democrats filed for local offices in their counties. Arkansas Democrats … Read More

LITTLE ROCK- Arkansas Democrats are releasing the following statement after our legal team filed a motion today to show cause that the Governor and Secretary of State should not be held in contempt of court. Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Col. Marcus Jones (Ret.) said:  “Almost a week ago, the Governor and Secretary of State were ordered to move up the … Read More

Arkansas Democrats are releasing the following statement following the Governor’s announcement that she will provide $500,000 in state money to Arkansas foodbanks. Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Col. Marcus Jones (Ret.) said: “More than 239,000 Arkansans and 126,700 households receive SNAP benefits. They’re essential for our kids, families, and our economy. Democratic legislators have been advocating publicly for Gov. Sanders to do more … Read More

LITTLE ROCK– Arkansas Democrats are releasing the following statement following a judge ruling in our favor for our petition for relief in House District 70.  Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Col. Marcus Jones said: “The court’s ruling today was a victory for Arkansas and the 30,000 residents of House District 70. The time has come for Governor Sanders to move up … Read More

LITTLE ROCK- Today, the Pulaski County Circuit Court held a hearing on the lawsuit filed by the Democratic Party of Arkansas and residents of House District 70 against Gov. Sanders and Secretary of State Cole Jester. Following the hearing, Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Col. Marcus Jones (Ret.) said: “We’re proud of the case that we presented today. Taxation without representation … Read More

Arkansas Democrats are responding to Gov. Sanders’ press conference this morning, boasting about Arkansas’s ranking as the “most pro-life state.” Arkansas Democrats Spokesperson Micah Wallace said:  “It’s just immoral to stand behind a podium and brag about our meaningless designation as Most Pro-Life state when 1 in 4 Arkansas children go to bed hungry at night. Did the Governor consider … Read More

Arkansas Democrats are releasing the following statement after news broke this afternoon that a judge has sided with the residents of Senate District 26 and against Gov. Sanders, telling her to follow the law and move up the dates in the Senate District 26 Special Election. Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Colonel Marcus Jones (Ret.) said: “We are encouraged by the ruling … Read More