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
State Treasurer (special)
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
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
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)
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
- Courtney Rae Hudson, Associate Justice (Position 3)[12]
- Carlton Jones, Circuit Court Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit - South[13]
Nonpartisan General Election
| 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
State Senate
17 out of 35 seats in the Arkansas Senate were up for election.
State House of Representatives
All 100 seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives were up for election.
Federal offices
President of the United States
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
Arkansas has 4 seats in the United States House of Representatives. All incumbent Republicans held their seats.
Ballot measures
Two statewide measures appeared on the ballot in 2024, both of which were approved.[15]
Issue 1
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
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]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 638,655 | 55.81 | |
| Against | 505,772 | 44.19 | |
| Total | 1,144,427 | 100.00 | |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Arkansas Election Night Reporting". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 1, 2026.