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
[edit]State Treasurer (special)
[edit]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]
Supreme Court
[edit]Three seats on the Arkansas Supreme Court were up for election, two of which were contested. Justice Shawn Womack won reelection unopposed.[6]
Chief Justice
[edit]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.[7][8]
Associate Justice (Position 2)
[edit]Incumbent Robin Wynne died on June 21, 2023.[9] Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Republican Party of Arkansas chairman Cody Hiland to Wynne's seat as an interim shortly after.[10] As per the Constitution of Arkansas, Hiland was not eligible to run for this seat in 2024 and would have to resign once a new candidate is elected in a nonpartisan election.[11]
Candidates
[edit]- Courtney Rae Hudson, Associate Justice (Position 3)[12]
- Carlton Jones, Circuit Court Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit - South[13]
Nonpartisan General Election
[edit]
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Courtney Rae Hudson | 189,087 | 60.28% | |
| Nonpartisan | Carlton Jones | 124,619 | 39.72% | |
| Total votes | 313,706 | 100% | ||
General Assembly
[edit]State Senate
[edit]17 out of 35 seats in the Arkansas Senate were up for election.
State House of Representatives
[edit]All 100 seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives were up for election.
Federal offices
[edit]President of the United States
[edit]Arkansas has 6 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican Donald Trump comfortably won the state with 64.2% of the vote.
U.S. House of Representatives
[edit]Arkansas has 4 seats in the United States House of Representatives. All incumbent Republicans held their seats.
Ballot measures
[edit]Two statewide measures appeared on the ballot in 2024, both of which were approved.[15]
Issue 1
[edit]
- >90%
- 80–90%
The Lottery Proceed Funding for Vocational-Technical School Scholarships and Grants Amendment would allow state lottery proceeds to fund scholarships and grants for vocational-technical schools and technical institutes.[16]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 1,029,102 | 89.59 | |
| Against | 119,527 | 10.41 | |
| Total | 1,148,629 | 100.00 | |
Issue 2
[edit]
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
- 50–60%
The Countywide Voter Approval for New Casino Licenses and Repeal Casino Licenses in Pope County Initiative would repeal the authorization for a casino license in Pope County and require countywide voter approval for any new casino licenses.[18]
The initiative was funded by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, while opposition was funded by Cherokee Nation Businesses, which were the licensees of the Pope County casino at issue.[19]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 638,655 | 55.81 | |
| Against | 505,772 | 44.19 | |
| Total | 1,144,427 | 100.00 | |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Arkansas elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ↑ "In first interview as Arkansas treasurer, Walther says he doesn't anticipate making significant changes". KUAR. August 16, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announces candidacy for state treasurer". KARK. August 9, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Arkansas Supreme Court elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ Dhooge, Payton (November 6, 2024). "Karen Baker elected as first woman Chief Justice of Arkansas". KATV. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ Field, Hunter (March 6, 2024). "Arkansas Supreme Court justices Wood, Baker headed to runoff for chief justice". White River Now. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ DeMillo, Andrew (June 22, 2023). "Robin Wynne, justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court since 2015, has died at age 70". Associated Press. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ DeMillo, Andrew (July 3, 2023). "Arkansas governor names state GOP chairman, former federal prosecutor to Supreme Court seat". Associated Press. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Arkansas Supreme Court justice vacancy (June 2023)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ Coop, Griffin (September 5, 2023). "Supreme Court Justice Courtney Hudson joins race to fill Robin Wynne's seat". Arkansas Times. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Judge Carlton D. Jones of Eighth Circuit South announces candidacy for Arkansas Supreme Court". SWARK Today. September 14, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Arkansas Election Night Reporting". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Arkansas 2024 ballot measures". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Arkansas Issue 1, Lottery Proceed Funding for Vocational-Technical School Scholarships and Grants Amendment (2024)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Arkansas Election Night Reporting". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Arkansas Issue 2, Countywide Voter Approval for New Casino Licenses and Repeal Casino Licenses in Pope County Initiative (2024)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ McFadin, Daniel (November 6, 2024). "Casino amendment sails to easy passage, except in Pope County". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Arkansas Election Night Reporting". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
