Republican Sen. Breanne Davis elected to lead Arkansas Senate next year

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 623

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Republican Sen. Breanne Davis fortified her position Wednesday to lead the Arkansas Senate next year, but she will face an opponent for the job after November’s elections.

Twenty of the chamber’s 35 senators, with one member absent, voted for the Russellville lawmaker as the president pro tempore designee. She would be the first woman in the post if confirmed in January.

“I’m grateful for the collaboration and respect shown throughout this process, and I …

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