Pulaski County Circuit Judge Patti James said Wednesday she'll decide in the coming days whether the court has the authority to override Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' timetable and schedule its own special election to replace the late Sen.

Judge Patricia Ann James told a packed courtroom on Wednesday that her decision in the lawsuit regarding the timing of a special election would be coming “quick.”

The seat, which includes part of Franklin County, became vacant when Sen. Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch, died in September.

The Democratic Party of Arkansas’ executive committee voted unanimously Monday evening to hold a primary for the House District 70 special election. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders certified a vacancy Wednesday in the district,

Gov. Sanders set the House District 70 special election for June 2026, prompting Democrats to cite state law and denying representation.

A special election to fill an Arkansas House seat left vacant by a lawmaker’s resignation will be held June 9, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared Friday. Rep. Carlton Wing, a North Little Rock Republican,

Two men charged with violating election law in Independence County pleaded not guilty Wednesday as dozens of people gathered outside the courthouse to show their support.