Senator Cotton’s seat among races voter will decide starting Tuesday

With so much focus on area wide races some voters may not realize they will also decide several key state and regional races in the upcoming March 3rd Preferential Primary.

Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese was a guest at KTLO’s live political forum for sheriff and judge races last Wednesday and says that Tom Cotton’s U.S. Senate seat is just one of the races on the ballot voters will see.

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Democrats are aiming to mount a strong challenge against incumbent U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, with former farmer Hallie Shoffner and Lewisville Mayor and Army veteran Ethan Dunbar competing in the primary. Shoffner has criticized Cotton on social media, while Dunbar has been active on the campaign trail across the state. On the Republican side, Cotton faces challengers Micah Ashby, who is pushing for term limits and “fresh leadership,” and Arkansas State Police trooper Jeb Little, emphasizing ethics and transparency. Cotton is leveraging his 13 years in Washington and conservative record to secure re-election, having faced no primary opposition in his last two campaigns.

In the Governor’s race, State Senator Fred Love of Little Rock is competing against business owner and former Walmart executive Supha Xayprasith-Mays for the Democratic nomination. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is seeking reelection and has no Republican challengers at this time.

In the Secretary of State race Incumbent Cole Jester, who was appointed in 2024, is not eligible to run for a full term. The Republican primary features state Senator Kim Hammer, Miller County Judge Cathy Hardin Harrison, and veteran Bryan Norris.

For the Commissioner of State Lands, Secretary of State Cole Jester and real estate investor Christian Olson are vying for the Republican nomination, with no Democrats currently in the race.

For State Supreme Court Associate Justice, Position 3, voters will choose one of the following candidates: Arkansas Supreme Court Justice John Adams or Nick Bronni.

To view a copy of the ballot that will be presented to you on election day visit The Secretary of State’s Voter View.

Early voting begins Tuesday. For more voting information visit KTLO’s Election Central.

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