Mark Gober has announced his candidacy for re-election to a nineth term as Drew County Sheriff. (more…)

Attorney Demetria L. Edwards is pleased to formally announce that she is running for Circuit Judge in Division Four of Arkansas’ 10th Judicial District. This Judicial District includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties. This election will be held on May 24, 2022. (more…)

Curly Jackson Sr., former Wilmar mayor from 1982-2018, is seeking the new District 94 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Jackson is running as a Democrat.
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Keith R. Alexander has announced that he will be seeking a seat on the Drew Central School Board in 2022. (more…)

Hannah Adcock of Monticello has announced that she will be a candidate for the position of Drew County Clerk in the May 24 Republican primary.
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Drew County Circuit Clerk Beverly Burks has announced that she will seek re-election to the position in this year’s Democratic primary on May 24.

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Drew County Treasurer Charlie Searcy has announced that he will be seeking a fourth term in 2022.

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Andrew C. Pritt of Warren has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the new legislative district # 94. Pritt will run as a Democrat for the position. (more…)

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Stephanie Chisom announced Tuesday that she will be seeking the elected position of Drew County Clerk in the May primary election and she is asking Drew County residents for their vote and support. (more…)

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Incumbent Republican State Senator Ben Gilmore, a long-time resident of Crossett, announced his intention to seek re-election to the Arkansas
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Chris Jones, a candidate for Governor of the state of Arkansas, will be in Monticello, at the Chamber of Commerce.

At 10am, he will be meeting with the business community.  At 10:30, meeting with community leader.  At 11 am, he will be having a round table discussion.   His local supporters invite you to attend and meet Dr. Chris Jones.

“I, Tim Nichols will be seeking the office of Drew County Sheriff in the upcoming 2022 election.

I wanted to make this announcement now, because the task ahead will be no easy feat. Time is of the essence and I have some work to do. However, the work has to be done and I’m ready to do it.

All I ask for is your prayers, support and vote!

Do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns!”

God Bless,
Tim Nichols

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a republican candidate for governor, visited Monticello, this past Thursday evening, for a fundraising event at City Park.

Sanders was the press secretary for President Donald Trump and is the daughter of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.

With all voting centers reporting, here are the final, on official election results from the Drew County Courthouse.

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2 incumbent Quorum Court members lost their positions on the county’s governing board, Tuesday when Steve Piggot and Donna Harton Usry defeated Tommy Gray and Chris Barnett for their seats, in districts 5 & 6.

Carole Bulloch, district 4, defeated Brad Alexander, for her position.

2 changes were decided, Tuesday night, on the Monticello City Council.

Clarrissa Pace defeated Joe Meeks, in his bid for reelection, representing Ward 3.

Mark Tiner defeated John Carter, to take the position of Jack Lassiter, who did not seek reelection in Ward 4.