.contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} 		background-color: #003388; 	.indicate_scroll { 		overflow: hidden; ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } 		background-color: #003388; Henderson has said he wants to strengthen ties between city residents with city government and police. 		padding-bottom: 8px; 	} 	.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Four people have filed to run for Little Rock mayor this fall as of the close of the city's filing. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. When you use the word dogs, thats a dog whistle, Scott said. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} The Central Arkansas Library System, KUAR, and the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County hosted the forum in the Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rocks River Market district. Below you will find the latest updates regarding polling locations, ballot issues, and the decision in the races. Gov. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { } Incumbents are bolded and underlined. 		padding-top: 8px; 	} https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Frank_Scott_Jr.&oldid=9008192, Current municipal officeholder inside coverage scope, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Homicide and robberies are up., Landers called for more police officers and went on to cite what he called a new FBI statistic showing Little Rock as the No. 		padding-bottom: 0px; In neighboring Texas, the top elected official in reliably Democratic Harris County  home to Houston  also faces such criticism. Pamela Whitaker, a businesswoman and nonprofit founder, announced Wednesday that she intends to run for mayor of Little Rock in next year's election. 	} 		background-color: #6db24f; Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. 		background: #4c4c4c; 			} 	width: 43%; | With this amendment, we could do better than what we have right now, but it is a step forward, Henderson said. 2018. 		letter-spacing: .04em;  		left: 0px; Around 11:30 p.m., incomplete and unofficial vote totals from the Pulaski County Election Commission were: The first popularly elected Black mayor in Little Rocks history, Scott, 38, led the capital city during the covid-19 pandemic, which struck after he had been in office for a little over a year. .hideResponses { display: none;} } 		background-color: #f4f4f4; While expressing no opposition, Landers declined to state his personal opinion on the legalization question. 	.race_header { 	font-size: 1.2em; width: 250px; 		margin-top: 1em;        .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;}   		padding-left: 10px; 		padding-bottom: 5px; Source1Source2. Focus on retention and expansion efforts for our existing businesses to help them grow. 				overflow-y: hidden;  		padding-top: 3px; .widget-row.Libertarian { 		overflow-y: hidden; 		top: 2px; margin-bottom:0px; (KAIT) - Even though the general election in Arkansas is still nearly nine months away, the first day of the political season for the 2022 election cycle created political races .    } 		font-size: 16px; 	.mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Tags: Associated Press, elections, music, Arkansas, entertainment, Texas. } 	} 	.inner_percentage.CrossFiled { 
} } You [Scott] did that [closing] within weeks of taking office.. 		margin-top: 0px; 		display: table; Winners will serve four-year terms that begin Jan. 1, 2023. Advance public education by advocating for public schools, incentivizing resident public school teachers, and working to extend learning opportunities for our youth. (NWA Media). by Lisa Hammersly, Arkansas Advocate October 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo), Multiple People Rescued From Burning Indianapolis Building, Mistrial Declared in Tucson for Man Charged in Girl's Death, Wisconsin Substance Center Owes $2m in Medicaid Fraud Case. Elections in 2023 | What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? 		padding-bottom: 8px; - Little Rock has experienced an uptick in violent crime, and voters will decide in Nov. who's tasked with addressing that problem. 		top: -5px; } 		display: inline; 	padding-left: 10px; Adjusting centuries old zoning, building, and planning codes to allow for more affordable housing options. Incumbent mayor Steve Adler was term-limited and could not run for re-election. 		color: #888; Rutledge's win has yet to be confirmed but she has posted online that she has won the GOP nomination. 		height: 100%; 	padding-left: 10px; } 	.mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Adjust the city contract bidding process to ensure Little Rock contracts with capable local business when available. 		height: 56px; 		padding-bottom: 7px; 	} Steve Landers called the citys contract with LITFest a sham.. 	.votebox_legend .non_result_row { Scott ran for re-election for Mayor of Little Rock in Arkansas. 	} 		margin-bottom: 4px; .clearfix { 

} Lightfoot finished Tuesday's election with only 16.4 percent of the vote, trailing Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas.. The fourth mayoral hopeful, car dealer Steve Landers, voiced no opposition to the proposed state constitutional amendment while saying: I will do what the people of the state of Arkansas decide to do.. } background-color: #6db24f; Counties across Arkansas saw a record number of early voters with almost 10% of people in the state already casting their ballot. } If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. color: #6db24f; text-align: left; The Arkansas Advocate is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to tough, fair daily reporting and investigative journalism that holds public officials accountable and focuses on the relationship between the lives of Arkansans and public policy. U.S. Congress | This race was a people-powered campaign, Scott said.

. margin-bottom: 0; The four have debated for weeks in community forums over issues including policing, parks, public records, a canceled citywide festival and how best to grow the Capital city. The board's three at-large positions as well as the Ward 4 seat were on the ballot during the 2020 election. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate). font-size: 16px; margin-top: 16px; $('.hideResponses').show(); $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); line-height: 1.5em; Our city is dangerous, Landers said. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. .non_result_row th { Other issues debated among the candidates Monday night included: the future of the citys parks; last-minute cancellation of LITFest, a citywide festival of celebration; spiking crime in the city; and plans for economic growth. border-radius: 50%; background-color: grey; margin-right: 10px; Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott has formally filed to run for reelection. } color: white; } Theres going to be tremendous growth in the marijuana industry. If ocean levels rise, the population will move inland and Little Rock should be prepared for exponential growth., Henderson: He urged investment in existing small businesses, not as sexy as bringing in 2,000 jobs. These businesses chose Little Rock, want to grow with Little Rock., Scott: He cited 8,000 new jobs since he was elected in 2018, though he acknowledged some may challenge that number. Little Rock, he said, is one of two midsize cities in the South that grew in the last census counts. font-style: italic; font-size: .9em; Better to have a monopoly than to have it illegal.. } I believe we can experience the change needed in our city to get there without having to compromise our integrity. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { } .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { After the filing period closes, candidates will need to file a statement of financial interest form no later than Aug. 22. margin-right: 12px; } } Arkansas Advocate is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. display: inline-block; The Arkansas Advocate asked the Little Rock mayoral candidates Monday to provide campaign contribution and spending information right away to help voters. background-color: #003388; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Follow Arkansas Advocate on Facebook and Twitter. .votebox_bp_logo { .top_disclaimer { .indicate_scroll { In the. All rights reserved. display: inline-block; Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Arkansas MLK Commission gathers in Selma, Alabama, 2 Hot Springs murder-suicide cases happen within, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at, Residents recover as storms destroy homes in Kirby, Best athletic wear for kids joining baseball and, How to watch all the Oscar-nominated movies in style, Best smart home devices for older users, according, Kirby tornado nearly crushed familys home, LR Central High students protest LEARNS Act, AR Food Hall of Fame events coming March 6, Summit Utilities CEO responds to customer concerns, Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns, Zelensky: There will be two Victory Days in Ukraine. Scott worked as deputy policy director and director of intergovernmental affairs for Gov. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. color: white; width: 50%; U.S. Congress | margin-bottom: .75em; Scott's election in 2018 was a landmark for a city long known for the 1957 desegregation of Little Rock Central High School, when nine Black students were escorted into the school in front of an angry white mob. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } The former automotive dealer filed his candidacy for the city's top office Friday morning. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. .votebox-scroll-container { } .votebox-covid-disclaimer { font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; The late deadlines for nonpartisan municipal candidates arent typical of Arkansas campaign finance disclosure deadlines for state and district candidates or for federal candidates, experts say. background-color: #db0000; Big 12 & Brett Yormark Have Been In Contract With Pac-12 Schools & Are, 'Poised To Pounce'! .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} font-weight: bold; Another factor is that more cities and counties in the past had partisan races for mayor and other local races. There were no incumbents in this race. .outer_percentage { max-width: 600px; .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} Because Reeves earned the majority in the primary, there was no runoff on November 8 and Reeves took office on November 22, when Incumbent Mayor Grover C. Robinson IV stepped down after one term. Frank Scott Jr. and Baker Kurrus advanced to a runoff. color: #888; p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} background: #4c4c4c; background-color: #f9d334; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { color: black; letter-spacing: 0.03em; background-color: red; The later deadlines certainly make it difficult to investigate potential violations of the law and timely reporting before the election, Sebold wrote.

, See also:Mayoral election in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). font-size: 12px; That information also is offered electronically. overflow-y: hidden; Frank Scott Jr. defeated Baker Kurrus in the general runoff election for Mayor of Little Rock on December 4, 2018. Invest in the Arts and Culture of the city. display: inline-block; display: block; overflow-x: auto; $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { How to vote | a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } Filing documents are available online and line-by-line data can be downloaded for analysis. But the trend in the past 20 years or so in Arkansas municipal races has been toward more nonpartisan contests, without party nominations, Sloan said. .percentage_number { Some critics say this might become a monopoly of the growers, Schwarz said. Scott, the city's first popularly. display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.25em; LITTLE ROCK, Ark. .race_header.republican { width: 50px; margin-top: 1px; Voters will select representatives for wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7. State executives | } .widget-row { .widget-row.Republican { We still need more, and well continue to do that. display: inline-block; .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} } He assumed office on January 1, 2019. font-style: italic; div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } background-color: #003388; padding-bottom: 0px; The platform is designed to engage citizens and government leaders in a discussion about what needs improvement across the country. I am in full support of decriminalizing marijuana, Scott told a crowd of about 200 at the Central Arkansas Library Systems Ron Robinson Theater. Federal courts | margin-top: 1px; font-size: 20px;