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2024 Arkansas elections

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2024 Arkansas elections

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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Arkansas on November 5, 2024.[1]

State offices

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State Treasurer (special)

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Incumbent Republican treasurer Larry Walther cannot seek a full term following his appointment by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders after the death of Mark Lowery.[2] Secretary of State John Thurston entered the race as a Republican candidate.[3] Former state senator John Pagan entered the race as a Democratic candidate.[4] Chief Economist Michael Pakko entered the race as a Libertarian candidate.[5]

State senate

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17 out of 35 seats in the state senate were up for election.

State House of Representatives

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All 100 seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives were up for election.

State Supreme Court

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Chief Justice

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Karen Baker was elected Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court in a runoff with 52.68% of the vote against Rhonda Wood after defeating Barbara Womack Webb and Jay Martin in the first round held in March.[6][7]

Federal offices

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President and vice president of the United States

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Arkansas has 6 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Donald Trump previously won all of them with 62% of the popular vote.[citation needed]

U.S. House of Representatives

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Arkansas has 4 seats in the United States House of Representatives.

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "Arkansas elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. ^ "In first interview as Arkansas treasurer, Walther says he doesn't anticipate making significant changes". KUAR. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ "Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announces candidacy for state treasurer". KARK. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  4. ^ Brock, Roby (2023-11-08). "Former State Sen. John Pagan files for Treasurer, U.S. Rep. Womack files for re-election". Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  5. ^ "23 Libertarian candidates set to run for federal, state, local races in 2024 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". www.arkansasonline.com. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  6. ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  7. ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
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