Arkansas governor schedules special election to fill vacancy created by state senator’s resignation
A special election to fill the Senate District 18 vacancy resulting from former Sen. Jonathan Dismang’s resignation this week will be Jan. 5, 2027, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday. A special primary election for eligible parties will coincide with the Nov. 3 general election. Dismang, who stepped down Tuesday, was named vice president of […]
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