Clark Mason

Citing the record-breaking amount of spending by outside groups on two state Supreme Court races, Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he wants lawmakers to look at ending popular election of justices. read more >

Nearly $1.3 million was spent on television ads in both races by the candidates and groups, more than double the previous record in Arkansas for a judicial election. read more >

The most expensive court election in Arkansas history ends on Tuesday with voters choosing a new Supreme Court chief justice from either a current justice or a circuit judge. read more >

The race for an open seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court pits a state judge and ex-lawmaker who once advocated banning gays and lesbians from fostering and adopting children against a Little Rock lawyer who touts his lack of political experience as an asset. read more >

A Little Rock attorney launched a bid against a north Arkansas judge for the state Supreme Court on Monday, making his candidacy official minutes before the filing deadline for next year's election. read more >