

Marion County Arkansas Republicans
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Unopposed
JP District 1, Chuck Van Velkinburgh
JP District 2, Sandra Lee
JP District 3, Travis Hopson
JP District 4, Kolton Jensen
JP District 5, Kale Wallace
JP District 6, Leslie Kerwood
JP District 7, Marion Wesley Shipman
JP District 8, Tommy Dorsey
JP District 9, Miles Wellein
COUNTY-WIDE OFFICES
Unopposed
County Judge: Jason Stumph
County Sheriff: Gregg Alexander
County-Circuit Clerk: Ruby Speak
County Treasurer: Cindy Mueller
County Assessor: Tonya Eppes
County Collector: Shari Sharp
County Surveyor: Keith Sullivan
County Coroner: Jim Collins
County Constable: Mike Moffet
STATE CANDIDATES
GOVNERNOR
GOVERNOR SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS*
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR LESLIE RUTLEDGE*
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Unoppoed
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE TREASURER
Unopposed
COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS
SECRETARY OF STATE COLE JESTER
AUDITOR OF STATE
Unopposed
AUDITOR OF STATE DENNIS MILLIGAN
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 4
Unopposed
US RACES
UNITED STATES CONGRESS DISTRICT 01
UNITED STATES SENATOR
NONPARTISAN CANDIDATES
CITY ELECTIONS
BULL SHOALS
City Council Ward 1, Pos. 1:
Travis Fancher
Shellie Salza
Unopposed:
Mayor: Michael Howell
City Council Ward 1, Pos. 2:
George J. Grede
City Council Ward 2, Pos 1:
Russell Meinking
City Council Ward 2 Pos. 2:
Edwin R. Martin Sr
City Council Ward 3, Pos. 1:
Cody Jackson
City Council Ward 3, Pos. 2:
Kevin Hutchison
BULL SHOALS SUNDAY OFF-PREMISE ALCOLHOL SALES
FOR the off-premise sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
AGAINST the off-premise sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
FLIPPIN
Mayor:
Mary Jane Erwin
Heith Hogan
City Council Ward 1, Pos. 1:
Tony Ford
Lacie Bettencourt
City Council Ward 2, Pos. 1:
Robert N. McDoniel
Margaret Ott
City Council Ward 2, Pos. 2:
Jeremiah Hogan
C. Dane Hudson
Unopposed:
City Recorder: Linday Read
City Council Ward 1, Pos. 2:
Rickie W. White
PYATT
Mayor:
Justin Hall
Cynthia St. Clair
Unopposed:
City Council:
Shauna Barnett
Murl Manning
Wendy Nelson
Douglas Carter
Austin Adams
SUMMIT
Unopposed:
Mayor: Tobey Norberg
YELLVILLE
Unopposed:
Mayor: Hunter Duren
City Council Ward 1, Pos. 1:
Layton Lee
City Council Ward 1, Pos. 2:
Vickie Fogerty
City Council Ward 2, Pos. 1:
Charles Derek Pearson
City Council Ward 2, Pos. 2:
Lora Goodwin
City Council Ward 3, Pos. 1:
Maggie Davenport
City Council Ward 3, Pos. 2:
Clark Gustin
GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT ISSUES
Arkansas voters have a say this November whether to change the Arkansas Constitution.
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ISSUE 1 – POPULAR NAME: A constitutional amendment to be known as "The Citizens Only Voting Amendment" and providing that only a citizen of the United States meeting the qualifications of an elector under the Arkansas Constitution may vote in an election in this state. BALLOT TITLE: An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to create "The Citizens Only Voting Amendment"; to provide that only a citizen of the United States meeting the qualifications of an elector under the Arkansas Constitution may vote in an election in this state; and providing that a person who does not meet the qualifications of an elector under the Arkansas Constitution shall not be permitted to vote in any state or local election held in this state.
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ISSUE 2 – POPULAR NAME: A constitutional amendment to amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, & 5, to protect the right to keep and bear arms. BALLOT TITLE: An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to provide that the citizens of the state of Arkansas shall have the right to keep and bear arms for their common defense, for lawful hunting and recreational use, and for any other lawful purpose; providing that the right to keep and bear arms includes without limitation the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, and firearm components; and providing that the right to keep and bear arms is a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed.
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ISSUE 3 – POPULAR NAME: A Constitutional Amendment Concerning Economic Development in the State of Arkansas; and Authorizing the General Assembly to Provide for the Creation of Economic Development Districts Within Cities, Counties, or Cooperative Areas to Promote Economic Development Within the Economic Development District. BALLOT TITLE: An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning economic development in the state of Arkansas; and authorizing the general assembly to provide for the creation of economic development districts within cities, counties, or cooperative areas to promote economic development within the economic development district.
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ISSUE 4 – BALLOT TITLE: Arkansas Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Facilities. Financing Act of 2025. BALLOT QUESTION: Shall the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission be authorized to issue general obligation bonds under the authority of the Arkansas Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Facilities Financing Act of 2025, for the financing and refinancing of the development of water, waste disposal, water pollution control, abatement and prevention, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands and aquatic resources projects to serve the citizens of the State of Arkansas, in total principal amount not to exceed five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000), with no more than one hundred sixty-five million dollars ($165,000,000) in total principal amount of such bonds to be issued to finance and refinance the development of irrigation facilities, in series from time to time in principal amounts not to exceed, without prior approval of the General Assembly, sixty million dollars ($60,000,000) in any two-year period beginning on July 1 of each odd-numbered year, which bonds shall be secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas?”
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture provides voters neutral information on statewide ballot issues:
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/state-ballot-issues.aspx
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