8 people arrested, charged with trying to illegally influence east Arkansas county election

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 298

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Eight people from Phillips County, including a member of its quorum court, were arrested and charged with attempting to influence the outcome of a 2024 justice of the peace election.

Attorney General Tim Griffin said the charges stemmed from a runoff for a seat on the Phillips County Quorum Court that was won by Justice of the Peace Lita Moore Johnson. Moore Johnson was charged twice with solicitation to commit perjury and the other seven …

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