Arkansas Explained: What to know about the GOP’s new primary election rule

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 816

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The 2026 election cycle marks the first time a new Republican Party of Arkansas rule prohibiting registered Democrats from voting in GOP primary races will be enforced.

The new rule has an impact in a state where Republicans hold every statewide partisan office, every seat in the congressional delegation and a majority in both chambers of the Legislature.

This spring’s primary election features contested Republican primaries for several races, including U.S. Senate, secretary …

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