UPDATED: Hammer wins Republican nomination for Arkansas secretary of state

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 603

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Kim Hammer, a state senator who has sponsored several restrictions on Arkansas’ elections and initiative process, has won the Republican nomination for secretary of state.

Hammer narrowly defeated Army veteran Bryan Norris Tuesday in the Republican primary runoff to be the state’s top election official. Hammer will face Democrat Kelly Grappe and Libertarian Michael Pakko in the November general election.

Hammer won with nearly 50.6% of the vote, according to results from the secretary …

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