Eudora Mayor Tomeka Butler Files to Run for Arkansas State Senate District 1

LITTLE ROCK — Mayor Tomeka Butler, who has led the city of Eudora since 2020, has filed to run for Arkansas State Senate District 1, bringing a record of hands-on municipal leadership in Southeast Arkansas to the campaign trail. Mayor Butler said, “I’m running because Southeast Arkansas deserves a fighter who will work across the aisle to get things done. … Read More

Arkansas Democrats Respond to Gov. Sanders Announcement that Arkansas Ranks #1 in Religious Liberty

LITTLE ROCK— The Democratic Party of Arkansas is releasing the following response to Gov. Sanders Announcement that Arkansas Ranks #1 in Religious Liberty according to First Liberty Institute. From Arkansas Democrats Chair COL (RET) Marcus Jones said: “Under republican control, Arkansas ranks near the bottom on every measurable index—  49th in average wages, 49th in healthcare, and 47th in overall … Read More

Arkansas Democrats to Host DNC Vice Chair Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta at 2026 State Convention

LITTLE ROCK— The Democratic Party of Arkansas announced today that Democratic National Committee Vice Chair and Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta will give the keynote address at the Arkansas Democrats State Convention and attend the Chair’s Victory Reception on Friday, June 12. DNC Vice Chair Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta said: “The DNC is committed to investing and organizing everywhere, and we … Read More

Arkansas Supreme Court Dismisses Gov. Sanders’ Appeal; Arkansas Democrats Prevail in House District 70 Election Case

LITTLE ROCK— The Arkansas Supreme Court has dismissed Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ appeal in the House District 70 election case, affirming the trial court’s order protecting the voters of the district in place. With the appeal dismissed, the case is over. Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Col. Marcus Jones (Ret.) said: “We prevailed. The plaintiffs in this case— the citizens of … Read More

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