Candidates for late Arkansas lawmaker’s seat tout tax cut support

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 868

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago


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The four Republicans running for a vacant Arkansas River Valley seat in the House are focused on tax cuts to address constituents’ affordability concerns.

Early voting begins Tuesday for the June 2 special election to represent House District 44, which includes portions of Pope and Van Buren counties. The seat became vacant when Dover Republican Rep. Stan Berry died in March at the age of 71.

Voters will …

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