Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses Sanders’ appeals of special election challenges

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 561

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Arkansas Supreme Court dismissed Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ appeals of rulings that forced her to move up special elections for two legislative seats, days after attorneys raised questions about a special justice appointed to hear the cases.

The dismissals mark the end of a legal fight that began last September when Republican Sen. Gary Stubblefield of Branch died, leaving his seat representing a large swath of the River Valley region vacant.

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