What to expect in Arkansas' primary runoff elections

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by Robert Yoon, Associated Press
March 31, 2026
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Arkansas Republicans will hold a primary runoff Tuesday for the state's top elections position with competing approaches to Trump's election overhaul.

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The winner will shape how Arkansas implements Trump administration election policies during the midterm cycle.

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Arkansas Republicans will hold a primary runoff Tuesday for the state's top elections position, with two candidates offering competing approaches to implementing President Trump's election overhaul agenda. The race reflects deeper divides within the GOP over how aggressively to reshape voting procedures and election administration. The winner will lead Arkansas's elections office during a period of heightened partisan focus on voting systems and election integrity. The runoff outcome could influence how the state implements any federal election policies prioritized by the Trump administration. Control of the elections post has become a flashpoint in Republican politics, with candidates staking positions on election security and voting access.

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Arkansas Republicans are holding a primary runoff Tuesday for the elections office position.

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