Norris requests recounts in GOP runoff for Arkansas secretary of state

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 322

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

Bryan Norris announced Thursday he’s requested recounts in multiple Arkansas counties after losing the Republican runoff for secretary of state to Kim Hammer by fewer than 1,000 votes.

Norris was defeated by Hammer, a state senator, in Tuesday’s runoff election with Hammer receiving about 50.6% of the vote.

Norris, an Army veteran, did not say in which counties he’s requested a recount and did not immediately return a call Thursday morning. Hammer said …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us