Arkansas secretary of state’s primary runoff dividing Republicans, drawing outside money

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 458

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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The Republican primary runoff for secretary of state is sharply dividing GOP figures in Arkansas and drawing spending from outside groups on both sides.

Kim Hammer and Bryan Norris are facing off in Tuesday’s primary runoff to be the state’s top election official. Whoever wins the nomination will face Democrat Kelly Grappe and Libertarian Michael Pakko in the November general election.

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