Pulaski County Circuit Judge Patti James said Wednesday she'll decide in the coming days whether the court has the authority to override Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' timetable and schedule its own special election to replace the late Sen.

Judge Patricia Ann James told a packed courtroom on Wednesday that her decision in the lawsuit regarding the timing of a special election would be coming “quick.”

The seat, which includes part of Franklin County, became vacant when Sen. Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch, died in September.

Arkansas AG argues courts lack power to change Gov. Sanders’ timeline for the District 26 special election, calling the delay lawful and discretionary.

The Democratic Party of Arkansas’ executive committee voted unanimously Monday evening to hold a primary for the House District 70 special election. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders certified a vacancy Wednesday in the district,

Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that his office has obtained misdemeanor warrants for Conrad Reynolds and Dustin Black for allegedly violating Arkansas's

Two men charged with violating election law in Independence County pleaded not guilty Wednesday as dozens of people gathered outside the courthouse to show their support.