https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/tags/2026-elections 2026 Elections en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-08/new-candidates-vie-for-pulaski-county-judge-after-longtime-incumbent-unseated-in-primary Retired Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen, a Democrat, and real estate developer Michael Rushin, a Republican, each hope to lead Pulaski County for the next four years. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-08/new-candidates-vie-for-pulaski-county-judge-after-longtime-incumbent-unseated-in-primary Nathan Treece https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-07/westerman-faces-challenge-from-democrat-russell-in-deeply-red-u-s-house-district Rep. Bruce Westerman faces a challenge from Democrat James "Rus" Russell in the race to represent Arkansas' 4th Congressional District. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-07/westerman-faces-challenge-from-democrat-russell-in-deeply-red-u-s-house-district Amir Mahmoud https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-07/a-possible-nailbiter-in-purple-arkansas-house-district-70 A physical therapist is challenging an incumbent state representative in a district covering North Little Rock, Sherwood and north Pulaski County. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:50:00 GMT https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-07/a-possible-nailbiter-in-purple-arkansas-house-district-70 Josie Lenora https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-06/irby-wright-vie-for-arkansas-senate-district-16-seat Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright is running as a Republican against Democrat Joshua Irby to fill the seat representing parts of Pulaski and Saline counties in the state Senate. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-06/irby-wright-vie-for-arkansas-senate-district-16-seat Daniel Breen https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-06/smith-challenges-webb-for-ward-3-seat-on-little-rock-city-board The race to represent Ward 3 on the Little Rock City Board of Directors sees a longtime incumbent challenged by a political newcomer. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-06/smith-challenges-webb-for-ward-3-seat-on-little-rock-city-board Daniel Breen https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-05/little-rock-mayor-frank-scott-jr-faces-city-director-b-j-wyrick-in-re-election-bid Vice Mayor B.J. Wyrick is a decades-long veteran of the City Board, while Mayor Frank Scott Jr. is vying for a third term. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-05/little-rock-mayor-frank-scott-jr-faces-city-director-b-j-wyrick-in-re-election-bid Josie Lenora