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“Arkansas conservatives need leaders like Ben in Little Rock.”

Republican Ben Gilmore received an endorsement from U.S. Senator Tom Cotton in his bid for State Senate District 26, which includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Drew, and portions of Cleveland, Desha, and Lincoln Counties.

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John Carter, a lifelong Drew County resident, announced his candidacy for the Monticello City Council, Ward 4, this week. (more…)

Candidates can pick up their election packets, now, at the county clerks office in the courthouse.

All 8 voting centers have reported, Plus early/absent vouchers, and here are the final, but unofficial, results…… (more…)

Election Day Voting Centers will be open from 7:30 am until 7:30 pm.

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These videos were recorded Monday night at the Political Forum hosted by the Southeast Arkansas TEA Party and Monticellolive.com.

These videos were recorded Monday night at the Political Forum hosted by the Southeast Arkansas TEA Party and Monticellolive.com.

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At the very end of Monday night’s Tea Party political forum, Priscilla Copelin Abernathy questioned the two men involved in the incident discussed in social media where her supporters had taken down a Laurie Bridewell sign on video. After their presentation, one of the moderators asked if anyone wanted to comment, but the other candidate had left the building.

These videos were taken at Monday’s Political Animals meeting in Monticello.

Howard Beaty, President and CEO of First State Bank in Crossett, announced his candidacy for State Representative in District 9, which includes portions of Drew and Ashley Counties.

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Orlando Jones and Steve Pigott filing for quorum court positions.

Filing for the primary elections began last Monday, and ended, yesterday.

Monday’s county candidates to file for Quorum Court included Steve Pigott, Orlando Jones, and Frank Appleberry.

Here is a list of current local candidates, who have filed. (more…)

“I want to thank the people for allowing me to represent them in the House of Representative for the past 10 years. It has been a privilege to serve the people of District 8.

I am pleased with what has been accomplished but know there is much more to do to keep our area of the state viable and headed on a positive economic path. I am very excited about the Regional Jail project that will soon be an opportunity for our area. I know it will bring some needed jobs, but we must continue to be proactive in attracting new business and seek expansion opportunities with our existing local businesses.  Paid Pol. Ad

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Two-term state lawmaker seeks to continue bipartisan efforts to maximize healthcare, highway funding, public education and economic development in Arkansas House District 9

Arkansas State Rep. LeAnne Burch today announced her re-election campaign for Arkansas State Representative, District 9, which includes portions of Drew and Ashley Counties. ?? (more…)

Ben Gilmore today announced his candidacy as a Republican for State Senate District 26. The district includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Drew, and portions of Cleveland, Desha, and Lincoln Counties. Ben said: (more…)