Congressional candidate Jones forming veterans group, names Hollingsworth first campaign chair

by Steve Brawner (BRAWNERSTEVE@MAC.COM)

Marcus Jones, the retired U.S. Army colonel running as a Democrat to replace U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said he would support veterans in Congress and announced he was creating a Veterans for Marcus group.

Jones made the announcement at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History March 28. He also announced that Pulaski County Clerk Terri Hollingsworth would be his first named campaign chair. The campaign plans to name others later.

Jones said there are 45,000 veterans in the 2nd District, which he said means there are more than 100,000 military-associated voters when their families are taken into account.

Congressional candidate Jones forming veterans group, names Hollingsworth first campaign chair

Gov. Hutchinson receiving encouragement for Presidential run, discusses Sanders’ transition

by Roby Brock (roby@talkbusiness.net)

After last week’s historic midterm elections and with former President Donald Trump expected to declare he will make another run for President, term-limited Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he is still contemplating a run for the 2024 GOP nomination.

On Thursday in an interview following his budget presentation to state lawmakers, Hutchinson said he’s receiving a lot of encouragement to make a bid for President.

“Well, it’s on the table, it’s under consideration and it’s premature to make a decision. But I’ve had an incredible amount of encouragement. I tell folks that I’ve actually had more encouragement from people of Arkansas to run for president than I had when I ran for Governor. And so that’s how I compared it a little bit,” Hutchinson said.

https://talkbusiness.net/2022/11/gov-hutchinson-receiving-encouragement-for-presidential-run-discusses-sanders-transition/

Conservative talk show host floats GOP gubernatorial challenge to Sarah Huckabee Sanders

by Steve Brawner (BRAWNERSTEVE@MAC.COM)

Doc Washburn, a radio personality who until last year hosted a radio show on KARN 102.9, is floating his name as a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor.

On his podcast Feb. 9, Washburn said he would run for governor if he could raise the $15,000 required for the Republican Party’s filing fee by the filing deadline at noon March 1. He said he was a third of the way there after only a few days.

https://talkbusiness.net/2022/02/conservative-talk-show-host-floats-gop-gubernatorial-challenge-to-sarah-huckabee-sanders/

State Representative Lowery exits Secretary of State’s race, will seek Treasurer’s post

by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

State Rep. Mark Lowery, R-Maumelle, said Friday (Jan. 21) he would leave the Secretary of State’s race and would instead seek the Republican nomination for Treasurer of State.

Sen. Mat Pitsch, R-Fort Smith, has already announced for the Treasurer’s seat. No Democrats have announced yet.

Lowery has served in the Arkansas House of Representatives since 2013. He is the chair of the House Insurance & Commerce Committee.

https://talkbusiness.net/2022/01/rep-lowery-exits-secretary-of-states-race-will-seek-treasurers-post/

Arkansas Poll Finds Healthcare, Economy Biggest Concerns for Voters

The 22nd annual Arkansas Poll reports voters are most concerned about healthcare and the economy amid the pandemic. Politics was a top issue for more than 20 percent of respondents for the first time in the history of the poll.

https://www.kuaf.com/post/arkansas-poll-finds-healthcare-economy-biggest-concerns-voters

Arkansas Poll Finds Healthcare, Economy Biggest Concerns for Voters

The 22nd annual Arkansas Poll reports voters are most concerned about healthcare and the economy amid the pandemic. Politics was a top issue for more than 20 percent of respondents for the first time in the history of the poll.

Election Officials Report Record Poll Worker Numbers Despite COVID-19

As county election commissions prepared for an unusual election day this summer, many veteran poll workers, who are older and more at risk for complications from the coronavirus, decided not to return in 2020. Now, less than a month away from Nov. 3, officials have seen a record response from people wanting to be poll workers and volunteers. 

https://www.kuaf.com/post/election-officials-report-record-poll-worker-numbers-despite-covid-19

Election Officials Report Record Poll Worker Numbers Despite COVID-19

As county election commissions prepared for an unusual election day this summer, many veteran poll workers, who are older and more at risk for complications from the coronavirus, decided not to return in 2020. Now, less than a month away from Nov. 3, officials have seen a record response from people wanting to be poll workers and volunteers.