Arkansas Explained: Why some voters may need two ballots on March 3

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 529

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Special elections for the Legislature occurring simultaneously with the primaries have created a unique situation where some Arkansans may be voting on two ballots March 3.

A special election was called in Senate District 26 to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Branch Republican Sen. Gary Stubblefield last year. The district includes portions of Franklin, Logan, Johnson and Sebastian counties.

House District 70 voters are also selecting a candidate …

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