Judicial elections

Today marks the start of early voting in the March 5th primary in Arkansas. This election is also the one and only election to choose the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas. Our partners at Little Rock Public Radio recently held a candidate forum with the four candidates running for this office.

For the first time since 2017, Arkansas voters will be choosing the next Chief Justice for the Arkansas Supreme Court.

Matt Durrett, Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th Judicial District which encompasses Washington and Madison Counties, seeks a third term in office. He's facing challenger Stephen Coger, a progressive social justice attorney and political newcomer in the May 24th nonpartisan general election.

Matt Durrett, Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th Judicial District which encompasses Washington and Madison Counties, seeks a third term in office. He's facing challenger Stephen Coger, a progressive social justice attorney and political newcomer in the May 24th nonpartisan general election.

A draft of a proposal that could become a possible amendment to the Arkansas constitution would shift Arkansas' Supreme Court from an elected body to an…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the possibility of the governor appointing Supreme Court Justices in Arkansas.

Not every candidate on tomorrow's ballot has a D or R by their name. Judicial races will also be determined including the selection for Chief Justice of…