2024 Arkansas elections

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

State Treasurer (special)

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

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

State House of Representatives

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

State Supreme Court

Chief Justice

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

President and vice president of the United States

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

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

Notes


References

  1. ^ "Arkansas elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "In first interview as Arkansas treasurer, Walther says he doesn't anticipate making significant changes". KUAR. August 16, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announces candidacy for state treasurer". KARK. August 9, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Brock, Roby (November 8, 2023). "Former State Sen. John Pagan files for Treasurer, U.S. Rep. Womack files for re-election". Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "23 Libertarian candidates set to run for federal, state, local races in 2024 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". www.arkansasonline.com. February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved November 28, 2024.