Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominates 2026 general election candidates

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 386

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Franklin County resident who sued the state to move up the date of Senate District 26’s special election has been nominated as the Libertarian Party of Arkansas’ candidate for governor.

Colt Shelby of Cecil is one of nearly two dozen candidates the Libertarian Party nominated during its annual convention in Little Rock last weekend.

Franklin County resident sues to move up election to fill Arkansas senator’s seat

Shelby sued …

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