Sanders declares state of emergency after storms, National Weather Service confirms tornadoes in AR, Proposed bill would mandate teaching breastfeeding, Garland Co. sheriff releases names in shooting deaths, Garland County deputies: Man & woman dead after shooting, AST Blog: Severe Weather Awareness Week Watches, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { $('.hideResponses').show(); The following candidates ran in the general election for Little Rock Board of Directors Ward 1 on November 6, 2018. border-radius: 50%; Little Rock also faces criticism about a lack of transparency, prompting the local prosecutor to vent frustration last week about the number of Freedom of Information Act complaints he's received about the city. That information also is offered electronically. In terms of the US House race, here are the latest on results: As of now, here are the leaders in each of the following races: Voting polls in Arkansas have officially closed for the 2022 primary election. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo), Multiple People Rescued From Burning Indianapolis Building, Mistrial Declared in Tucson for Man Charged in Girl's Death, Wisconsin Substance Center Owes $2m in Medicaid Fraud Case. } } if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} .electionsectionheading { Incumbent Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. won re-election Tuesday night in the city's combative and high-dollar mayor's race, with 49.9% of the vote according to unofficial totals on election night. Mayoral election in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). font-weight: bold; As of publication, the city is up to 17 homicides in 2022. background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 100%; [ELECTION 2022: Get live updates on Arkansas election results arkansasonline.com/elections]. .widget-row.value-only.white { Elections in 2023 | padding-left: 0; color: #6db24f; background-color: white; padding-bottom: 0px; .indicate_scroll { This race was a people-powered campaign, Scott said. Returns on Tuesday night showed Scott ahead of Landers by roughly 7,000 votes, followed by Greg Henderson in third place and Glen Schwarz in fourth. background-color: green; LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Several other candidates came together this morning in downtown Little Rock to kick off election day, including Sanders' democratic opponent for governor, Chris Jones. To start off the night, the debate moderator brought up LITFest controversies. vertical-align: top; width: 150px; The federal election system also requires monthly reporting during an election year, with the information available within a few days of reporting to the Federal Election Commission, Sebold wrote in an email. The event was sponsored by the library system, KUAR and the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County. width: 250px; } height: 100%; } [24], On May 26, 2022, Women for Responsible Legislation hosted a forum with candidates Cannada-Wynn, Myers, Reeves, and Sharp. background-color: grey; } Mike Huckabees political action committee. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott talks to reporters at City Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas after filing to run for reelection on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
.contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} } Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. padding-bottom: 5px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Little Rock mayoral candidate Steve Landers shares online that he has voted in the 2022 elections. [1][2], Scott received a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Memphis in 2005 and an MBA in strategic management from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2009. margin-top: 16px; Crime dominates advertising by GOP candidates in some of the most competitive Senate and governors races across the country. Landers: LITfest was a bad idea from the startIt was a political rally for our mayorPeople who used to work for the mayor were going to get their pockets lined., Schwarz: Riverfest failed about 10 years agoLITfest probably wasnt a criminal deal. border:1px solid #FFB81F; } HuckPAC was listed as the biggest contributor to the Citizens group $35,000 of the $56,700 total collected, including a $20,000 contribution on July 19 and $15,000 on Sept. 16. .widget-value { text-align: left !important; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { The race being called, just before 2 a.m. candidate has called fellow candidate Leslie Rutledge to congratulate her on her nomination. .widget-row.value-only { background-color: grey; text-align: left !important; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { 2014. The former automotive dealer filed his candidacy for the city's top office Friday morning. } p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} } .votebox_legend .non_result_row { div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } margin: 0px 10px; I want to work to make sure the Little Rock enjoyed by my kids, and other kids growing up in the city, is better than what we have now. Candidates for Little Rock Mayor debated over the top issues in the city Monday night, as the November election inches closer. The Ghost of an Idea: A reflection on Charles Dickens and, Frank Scott Jr. wins second term as Little Rock's mayor, Hutchinson hands over job-recruiting legacy to the Sanders. } font-weight: bold; Landers, who owns multiple car dealerships in Central Arkansas, has argued for more police officers along with changes in policing practices to lower violent crime in Little Rock. background: #4c4c4c; But the trend in the past 20 years or so in Arkansas municipal races has been toward more nonpartisan contests, without party nominations, Sloan said. font-size: 2em; .widget-row.value-only { @media (max-width:600px) { $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { } position: absolute; Four candidates are running for Little Rock mayor. There is little benefit to the public in these near-election deadlines, as the voters and the media are unable to know who is shaping and influencing the election, said Karen Sebold, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville assistant professor of political science, who studies campaign contributions. RELATED: Chris Jones wins Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor. . margin: 8px auto; } font-size: 1.25em; complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
} If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Follow Arkansas Advocate on Facebook and Twitter. display: inline-block; Arkansas Ethics Commission director Graham Sloan said state law has kept the late reporting deadlines for nonpartisan municipal races and some other local races for decades. width: 100% While state campaign filings offer a few lines of information, who is giving directly to mayoral candidates wont be available until after Nov. 1. Election day is here in Arkansas and voters have until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday to cast their ballots in 2022 May primary. Local Entrepreneur and businessman D. C. Reeves was elected during the primary by earning the majority, 7,682 votes (51.11%), against three opponents, Jewell Cannada-Wynn, Sherri Myers and Steven Sharp. } z-index:1; Contact Editor Sonny Albarado for questions: [email protected]. background-color: #6db24f; Another hot topic on the stage was recreational marijuana, which will now be on the November ballot for Arkansas voters. .top_disclaimer { | .votebox_bp_logo { .outer_percentage { .widget-row { } .widget-key { (KAIT) - Even though the general election in Arkansas is still nearly nine months away, the first day of the political season for the 2022 election cycle created political races . } (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo) The Associated Press. Set for last weekend (Oct. 7-9), the event was canceled four days before it was to start (Oct. 4) after city officials cited issues surrounding a $45,000 contract with Think Rubix LLC to publicize and help stage the festival. display: block; background-color: #6db24f; Hes outspent Scotts campaign, and loaned $400,000 to his bid, according to fundraising reports filed last week. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. And they cant know how candidates are spending those contribution dollars. One topic creating tension among Landers and Scott was the issue of crime in Little Rock. In addition to the mayor, six of the 10 positions on the city board will be on the ballot this November. width: 100%; All rights reserved. Rain is expected tonight for most parts of Arkansas, so plan to take an umbrella along with identification, and if you are still in line at 7:30 p.m. you are legally allowed to still cast a ballot. max-width: 600px; Mayor Frank Scott Jr., 38, is seeking a second term this fall. } Scott won a December 2018 runoff election against Baker Kurrus to succeed former mayor Mark Stodola. School districts | Schwarz repeated his aim to solve global warming, legalize marijuana and bring the space program to Little Rock. } Sarah Huckabee Sanders officially wins the Republican nomination for Arkansas governor over Doc Washburn. letter-spacing: 0.03em; He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. font-weight: bold; Frank Scott became Little Rock's first popularly elected Black mayor four years ago on campaign promises to unite a city long divided along racial lines. In a statement over the weekend, he said the city has put social workers in the field, funded conflict resolution programs for at-risk youth and targeted patrols in high-crime areas of the city. Landers calls himself an independent whos voted for Democrats and Republicans. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { .widget-row.Libertarian { margin-right: 12px; height: 56px; font-size: 12px; display: inline-block; Arkansas Advocate maintains editorial independence. .election_results_text { $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { .inner_percentage.Libertarian { background-color: #f9f9f9; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { top: 0px; font-size: 1.25em; Three weeks before the Nov. 8 general election, Little Rock voters still cant learn the big contributors behind the four candidates in this years contentious mayors race. Counties | Republicans Sarah Huckabee Sanders and John Boozman are expected to speak at their respective watch parties after polls close. letter-spacing: 0.03em; } The best states in the U.S. come from coast to coast. Incumbent Frank Scott Jr. defeated Steve Landers, Greg Henderson, and Glen Schwarz in the general election for Mayor of Little Rock on November 8, 2022. margin-right: 10px; .widget-row.Democratic { Then they filed again close to the general election. He said he is asking voters to focus on the progress his administration has made. Over the last five years, homicides have increased by 35%. (function() { Throughout his career he has worked to help small businesses through consulting, marketing, and business planning. Mayoral elections in Little Rock are nonpartisan. Greg Henderson, president and chief marketing officer of Rock City Eats, is one of the three challengers so far hoping to unseat Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. in the November election. top: 2px; padding-bottom: 0px; .non_result_row { U.S. Congress | } $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { font-weight: 100; A runoff, needed if no candidate gets more than 40% of votes, would be Dec. 6, according to Ballotpedia. Crime in Little Rock is also factoring into other races in the state. margin-bottom: 4px; Whitaker, 66, presumably will face. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? vertical-align: top; .votebox-results-metadata-p { With this amendment, we could do better than what we have right now, but it is a step forward, Henderson said. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { - Little Rock has experienced an uptick in violent crime, and voters will decide in Nov. who's tasked with addressing that problem. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { Citing the fictional Andy Griffith television show town of Mayberry, Sloan said, In Mayberry RFD, you can run for mayor and spend very little.. } Advance public education by advocating for public schools, incentivizing resident public school teachers, and working to extend learning opportunities for our youth. Incumbent mayor Steve Adler was term-limited and could not run for re-election. overflow-y: hidden; background-color: green; Mayoral elections in Little Rock are nonpartisan. State law doesnt require campaign finance disclosure information from nonpartisan municipal candidates until Nov. 1, just seven days before the vote. .widget-row.value-only.white { } } .race_header.republican { The platform is designed to engage citizens and government leaders in a discussion about what needs improvement across the country. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. All rights reserved. Yes, it [LITfest] had to be canceled. height: 100%; } } Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. width: 250px; .inner_percentage.Green { border: 1px solid #a2a9b1 !important; vertical-align: middle; background-color: #db0000; $('.hideResponses').hide(); } } Rutledge's win has yet to be confirmed but she has posted online that she has won the GOP nomination. Scott's woes are compounded by criticism of his management of City Hall, including an art and music festival he championed that was abruptly canceled days before it was to take place. Scott cast his reelection bid as a choice between moving forward or backward, and said Landers had no plan to address crime. } text-align: center; His current term ends on December 31, 2026. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. }) .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} Best States is an interactive platform developed by U.S. News for ranking the 50 U.S. states, alongside news analysis and daily reporting. A rare moment of seemingly common ground in their seventh forum Monday night came over the recreational marijuana question, which will go before Arkansas voters Nov. 8 as constitutional amendment Issue 4. max-width: 75px; overflow: hidden; width: 35px !important; There have been no reported issues with voting ballots throughout the day. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. vertical-align: middle; The homicide rate and some stumbles at City Hall, however, have since drawn the involvement of Republican-backed groups. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } All rights reserved. Individuals can also obtain candidate information packets online at littlerock.gov/elections. } Anyone that tells you theyre going to fix crime in the next day or so theyre flat out lying to you, he said. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Job growth is essential to our administrationThe best crime prevention is a job., Landers: Little Rock has not had strong job growth since the mayors time in office. [1] Gainesville City Commissioner Harvey Ward, after narrowly leading in the first round, defeated former Gainesville Regional Utilities Manager Ed Bielarski by just over 15 points.[2]. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. top: -1px; max-width: 75px; Source. That has left more local elections with the first filing deadline for campaign contributions and expenditures just days before the election.
} Source. font-size: 16px; .percentage_number { The mayor and police have said this years homicide spike, unlike what the city saw in the early 1990s, isnt driven by gang activity but by domestic violence or crime between acquaintances. } overflow-x: scroll; | background-color: #dac113; Frank Scott Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. padding-bottom: 8px; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index:1; line-height: 1.5em; font-weight: 100; margin-bottom: 0; color:white; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, font-size: 16px; The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Henderson's responses. .top_disclaimer { margin-top: 0px; } Little Rock's first popularly elected Black mayor is in the middle of a tough reelection bid four years after he promised to unite Arkansas' capital. .non_result_row div { Landers pointed back to the weekend of violence here in Little Rock and multiple shootings the city saw. To do this I want to make sure Little Rock is a great place to live, that we improve our public safety efforts, we strengthen our neighborhoods, and we invest in our small businesses all while making transparency and accountability more important than ever. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Landers, 69, officially announced his candidacy last year, the day after a sales-tax package championed by Scott failed at the polls. width: 57%; } The four have debated for weeks in community forums over issues including policing, parks, public records, a canceled citywide festival and how best to grow the Capital city. Because Reeves earned the majority in the primary, there was no runoff on November 8 and Reeves took office on November 22, when Incumbent Mayor Grover C. Robinson IV stepped down after one term. color: #888; Indications are the campaign involves significant contributions and spending. overflow-y: hidden; } When you use the word dogs, thats a dog whistle, Scott said. text-align: center; .hideResponses { display: none;} font-style: italic; We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. (function() { } Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. font-size: 20px; On the campaign trail, he frequently referred to the number of new jobs added under his administration. Gov. Contact our sales team. Elections 2022 See also: Mayoral election in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022) General election Food blogger and entrepreneur Greg Henderson agreed there are problems with the amendment that would create monopolies for growers and fail to give back enough to the community. .non_result_row div { For Little Rock early voters, who can start casting ballots in Pulaski County on Oct. 24, the deadline for mayors race campaign contribution and expenditure reports comes days after they vote. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. overflow-x: scroll; The 2022 Gainesville mayoral election took place on November 8, 2022, electing the new Mayor of Gainesville, Florida.Incumbent mayor Lauren Poe is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. 100% remote. You dont worry about crime because you spent $2.2 million protecting yourself with security, Landers said to the mayor. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate). background-color: red; font-size: 2em; } Scotts share of the vote was set to exceed the 40% threshold needed to win the mayoral election outright and avoid a December runoff. width: 57%; Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons licence CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. } font-size: 1.2em; .indicate_scroll { | p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Scott has defended his handling of crime, noting that Little Rocks overall violent crime rate is down compared to the same period last year. height: 22px; Scott worked as deputy policy director and director of intergovernmental affairs for Gov. line-height: 1.5em; Elections in 2023 | $('.showResponses').hide(); State and local courts | font-size: .9em; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. 2022. } Among candidates statements about issues debated Monday night: Monday nights forum took place one day after the city was to have concluded an inaugural citywide party dubbed LITfest, which was to celebrate culture, art, business, music, tech and economic growth. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} width: 50px; Greg graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in Political Science and has stayed active in local politics since. } border-radius: 50%; U.S. President | color: #fff; font-weight: bold; color: white; This service is free to readers and other news outlets. Federal courts | Political observers say the Republican attacks could backfire. (NWA Media). .results_table_container { $('.showResponses').show(); Schwarz: Weve got a city that can provide leadership in a variety of ways. Candidates have fewer filing chores to contend with and the late reporting masks transparency in ways that can help candidates, especially if certain donors to their campaigns might offend one group or another, Sebold said. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. } background-color: #003388; Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott has formally filed to run for reelection. Join me so we can move Little Rock Forward, Together. background-color: grey; RELATED: Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins GOP nomination for Arkansas governor. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, While Landers did not take a stance and said he will accept whatever voters decide, Mayor Scott and the two other candidates, Glenn Schwarz and Greg Henderson showed support of the issue. Besides informing the public, a primary responsibility of campaign finance law is to ensure candidates adhere to laws governing elections, she said. font-size: .9em; The race has featured back-and-forth attacks particularly between Scott and Landers on race, crime and ethics issues. How much help are American volunteers in Ukraine? .non_result_row th { }) p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. Ballot measures, Who represents me? } $('.showResponses').show(); .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} .votebox-results-metadata { position: relative; color: black; He supplied these figures: $45 in campaign contributions and $400 in expenditures. .widget-row.Green { background-color: green; padding:7px 8px 8px; .votebox-results-cell--number { Click here to read the survey answers. } FILE Little Rock City Hall is shown in this 2019 file photo. The filing period for candidates to return completed packets to the city clerk's office inside City Hall will run from July 29 until Aug. 19 at noon, according to a news release. To win, the top finisher needed 40% to avoid . margin: auto; padding-bottom: 3px; margin-top: 1em; text-align: center; We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-152544').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { .percentage_number { Adjusting centuries old zoning, building, and planning codes to allow for more affordable housing options. The 2022 Austin mayoral election was held on November 8, 2022 to elect the next mayor of Austin, Texas. } padding-top: 8px; Candidates for the local elected offices must be older than 21, be registered to vote, have no designated party affiliation and have resided in the city for at least 30 days, according to the city's website. display: inline-block; letter-spacing: .03em; Firefighters used ladders to rescue at least five people from a burning Indianapolis apartment building where others reportedly jumped from third-floor windows to escape the smoke and flames, A mistrial was declared after a jury in southern Arizona was unable to reach a verdict on a murder charge against a man accused of killing a 6-year-old girl, A now-shuttered Wisconsin substance abuse center and its CEO owe the government more than $2 million in a Medicaid fraud case. Steve said he wants to fund the Little Rock police department. Lisa Hammersly has been a reporter and editor for more than 40 years in Arkansas and North Carolina. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. top: -5px; Just like Riverfest, its hard to get a festival going., Henderson: We have to see how to separate the ideas and the execution. The results have been certified. margin-right: 10px; Greg grew up in the central Arkansas area and has been a lifelong resident. Roughly an hour and a half remains for Arkansans to cast their ballots as candidates prepare to join their respective watch parties, where they'll be able to watch results as they become available. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Our city is dangerous, Landers said. overflow-y: hidden; .results_row { display: table; display: block; $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { Arkansas Ethics Commission director Graham Sloan said state law has kept the late reporting deadlines for nonpartisan municipal races and some other local races for decades. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. display: inline; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. was reelected Tuesday, overcoming criticism related to crime and transparency to defeat retired car dealer Steve Landers Sr. and two other challengers. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott talks to reporters at City Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas after filing to run for reelection on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. .widget-row.Libertarian { .votebox-scroll-container { .widget-img { } Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. His reelection bid is one of the few competitive races on the ballot in Arkansas, where Republicans are heavily favored in statewide and congressional matchups. } display: inline-block; Counties across Arkansas saw a record number of early voters with almost 10% of people in the state already casting their ballot. margin: 0; $('.pastResponses').show(); display: block; .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} } padding-top: 3px; p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} The 2022 Gainesville mayoral election took place on November 8, 2022, electing the new Mayor of Gainesville, Florida. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? To start off the night, the debate moderator brought up LITFest controversies. width: 350px; } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { } He laid out a plan that he will follow, if elected, that focuses on recruiting more officers, retaining them, and funding better technology and training. color: white; letter-spacing: .04em; Ballot measures, Who represents me? text-align: center; [3][4], As of November 2022, Scott was president of the African American Mayors Association. font-weight: 300; clear: both;
Is Brayden Point Married,
Dignity Health Employee Login,
Dupage County Arrests This Week,
Articles OTHER