3 people file to run for state Senate seat in south Arkansas special election

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 227

Last Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago

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Two Republicans and one Democrat have filed to run in the Senate District 1 special election to replace Republican Ben Gilmore, who resigned to join the Arkansas attorney general’s office.

Sanders calls special election to fill south Arkansas Senate seat vacated by Gilmore

Thursday was the deadline to file for the seat, which encompasses Ashley, Bradley, Chicot and Cleveland counties, as well as parts of Drew, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln counties. Independents have …

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