Republicans running for Arkansas secretary of state focus on election security, voter turnout

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 823

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Republicans seeking the party’s nomination for Arkansas secretary of state say they want to ensure election security and find ways to boost lagging voter turnout.

State Sen. Kim Hammer, Miller County Judge Cathy Hardin Harrison and Army veteran Bryan Norris are running in the March 3 primary. Whoever wins the nomination will face Democrat Kelly Grappe. If no one wins the majority needed to claim the nomination outright, the top two candidates …

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