Arkansas House candidate was not convicted of a crime, can remain on primary ballot, judge rules

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The attorney for a south Arkansas candidate for a state House seat said Wednesday that he plans to appeal a judge’s decision not to disqualify his client’s opponent from appearing on the Republican primary ballot.

John Kyle Day asked the Pulaski County Circuit Court in December to disqualify his opponent, Laura “Missy” Wardlaw, from running to represent House District 94 in the Legislature.

Day v. Wardlaw decision

Wardlaw had been …

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