Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) got a smackdown from an Arkansas state judge over her plan to hold open a vacant state legislative seat for eight months before holding a special election.

State Democrats and four other plaintiffs argued that the election timeline leaves the district without representation during the legislative fiscal session that begins on April 8, 2026. They want Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to schedule the special election on March 3. via @arkansasadvocate.com

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-- States Newsroom (@statesnewsroom.com) Oct 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM