Close secretary of state runoff points to fissures and future fights for Arkansas Republicans

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 5, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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He cast doubts on the security of election machines and questioned the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. He showed little restraint on social media, with posts sprinkled with profanity that at times were aimed at fellow Republicans.

When Donald Trump displayed these traits, Arkansas Republicans and party leaders warmly embraced him. But for Bryan Norris, it was an entirely different story.

Sen. Kim Hammer’s whisker-close victory over Norris in the Republican runoff for …

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