Lynette Bryant
Mike Ross, Asa Hutchinson Win Arkansas Governor Primaries
Solidifying a general election matchup they've effectively been running for nearly a year, Democrat Mike Ross and Republican Asa Hutchinson clinched their parties' nominations for Arkansas governor in Tuesday's primary. read more >
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Top Races Take Back Seat in Arkansas Primary
Arkansas' campaigns for governor and the U.S. Senate will take a back seat to dozens of congressional, statewide and legislative matchups Tuesday as voters decide the state's various primary races. read more >
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Curtis Coleman: Allow Lawmakers to Override Court
A candidate running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Arkansas says the Legislature should have veto power over state courts after a judge struck down a same-sex marriage ban. read more >
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Mike Ross Raises $491K in Bid for Arkansas Governor
Democratic candidate Mike Ross raised more than $491,000 over the past month in his bid for Arkansas governor, surpassing his chief Republican rival as the two prepare for their respective primaries next week, according to reports filed Tuesday. read more >
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Asa Hutchinson Raises $240K in Governor’s Bid
Republican Asa Hutchinson has raised more than $240,000 during the past month in his campaign for Arkansas governor, again surpassing the amount raised by his rival for the GOP nomination in next week's primary. read more >
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Hopefuls for Arkansas Governor Keep Eyes on November
Running in one of the most closely watched governor's races in the country, Democrat Mike Ross and Republican Asa Hutchinson have no qualms about taking potshots at each other on the campaign trail. They're less focused on their rivals in next week's primary. read more >
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Speaking at Farm Bureau Forum, Tom Cotton Defends ‘No’ Vote On Farm Bill
Republican Senate hopeful and U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton defended his vote against the Farm Bill as he addressed the state's largest agricultural advocacy group on Tuesday, while U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor accused his rival of turning a "deaf ear" on Arkansas farmers. read more >
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GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Clash in Debate
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Asa Hutchinson called rival Curtis Coleman's vow to resist some deployments of the Arkansas National Guard "inflammatory rhetoric" as the two squared off in a debate on Saturday. read more >
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Mike Ross Bests Asa Hutchinson in Governor’s Race Fundraising
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross is reporting he bested his two Republican rivals for Arkansas governor in fundraising last month. read more >
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Mike Ross Wants To Expand Arkansas Pre-K Program
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross is proposing to expand Arkansas' prekindergarten program and make it accessible to every 4-year-old in the state, a plan he says will eventually cost an additional $37.4 million a year. read more >
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