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Primary preview: Arkansas state executive elections, 2014
May 19, 2014
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Little Rock, Arkansas: Seven state executive positions are up for election in 2014 in the state of Arkansas. Among the seven, a mere two incumbents, Secretary of State Mark Martin (R) and State Lands Commissioner John Thurston (R), are seeking re-election this cycle.[1]
- Two incumbents, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) and Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D), are barred by term limits from running for re-election to their respective offices.
- Meanwhile, current Arkansas Treasurer Charles Robinson (D) is also ineligible to run in 2014. Robinson was appointed to fill in for ex-Arkansas Treasurer Martha Ann Shoffner (D) following her arrest on political corruption charges last May.[2]
- The lieutenant governor post is currently vacant. Former Lt. Gov. Mark Darr (R) resigned this past January under threat of impeachment proceedings and Gov. Beebe subsequently signed legislation allowing the seat to stay open for the remainder of Darr's unexpired term.[3]
- Although eligible for re-election, Arkansas Auditor Charlie Daniels (D) is retiring at the end of his current term.[4]
On May 20, 2014, Arkansas voters will nominate candidates from six contested primary fields - five Republican and one Democratic - to move on to the November 4 general election. These include Republican and Democratic primaries for the governor's race, plus Republican primaries for lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer and auditor. A primary runoff is scheduled to take place, if needed, on June 10. A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Arkansas utilizes an open primary system. Registered voters do not have to be members of a party to vote in that party's primary.[5][6]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Below, Ballotpedia has put together a preview of those upcoming elections.
Arkansas Governor
- See also: Arkansas Gubernatorial election, 2014
The Arkansas Gubernatorial election is the only statewide race to warrant both Republican and Democratic contested primaries. Outgoing incumbent Gov. Mike Beebe (D) is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
Republican Primary
Democratic Primary
General Election Candidates
Frank Gilbert (nominated by convention on 2/22/14)[13][14]
Josh Drake (nominated by convention on 2/15/14)[15]
Arkansas Lieutenant Governor
A Republican primary election is being held for Arkansas Lieutenant Governor. The office is currently vacant.
Republican Primary
General Election Candidates
John Burkhalter[19][20]- Chris Olson (nominated by convention on 2/22/14)[21][22]
Arkansas Attorney General
- See also: Arkansas attorney general election, 2014
A Republican primary election is being held for Arkansas Attorney General. Current incumbent, Democrat Dustin McDaniel, is ineligible for re-election due to term limits.
Republican Primary
General Election Candidates
- Nate Steel[27]
- Aaron Cash (nominated by convention on 2/22/14)[28]
Arkansas Secretary of State
There are no contested primaries for the office of Secretary of State. As of May 19, three candidates are lined up for the general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Mark Martin (R) is running for re-election. He is unopposed for the Republican nomination, and will face Democrat Susan Inman and Libertarian Jacob Holloway in the general election.[29][30]
General Election Candidates
Mark Martin - Incumbent- Susan Inman[31]
- Jacob Holloway (nominated by convention on 2/22/14)[32]
Arkansas Treasurer
A Republican primary election is being held for Arkansas Treasurer. Current incumbent, Democrat Charles Robinson, is ineligible for re-election due to the terms of his appointment. The winner will face Democrat Karen Sealy Garcia and Libertarian Chris Hayes in the general election.[33][34]
Republican Primary
General Election Candidates
- Karen Sealy Garcia[36]
- Chris Hayes (nominated by convention on 2/22/14)[37]
Arkansas Auditor
A Republican primary election is being held for Arkansas Auditor. Current incumbent, Democrat Charlie Daniels is retiring.[38] The winner of the Republican primary will face Democrat Regina Stewart Hampton and Libertarian Brian Leach in the general election on November 4.[39][40]
Republican Primary
General Election Candidates
- Regina Stewart Hampton[42]
- Brian Leach (nominated by convention on 2/22/14)[43]
Arkansas Land Commissioner
There are no contested primaries for the office of Arkansas Land Commissioner. As of May 19, three candidates are lined up for the general election on November 4, 2014.
General Election Candidates
- John Thurston - Incumbent
- Mark Robertson[44]
- Elvis D. Presley (nominated by convention on 2/22/14)[45]
See also
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- Arkansas elections, 2014
- Arkansas Gubernatorial election, 2014
- Arkansas Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2014
- Arkansas attorney general election, 2014
- Arkansas secretary of state election, 2014
- Arkansas down ballot state executive elections, 2014
Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas News Bureau, "Elvis Presley files for Arkansas Land Commissioner," February 27, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Business, "Mike Beebe Names Charles Robinson State Treasurer," May 29, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Times, "Arkansas Lt. Gov. Mark Darr to resign Feb. 1, cites politics, family," January 10, 2014
- ↑ thecitywire.com, "Arkansas’ Charlie Daniels to retire from politics," May 6, 2013
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures Website, "State Primary Election Types," accessed April 3, 2023
- ↑ Ballotpedia research conducted December 26, 2013, through January 3, 2014, researching and analyzing various state websites and codes.
- ↑ Arkansas Code, "Title 7, Chapter 5, Subchapter 4," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ The City Wire, "Asa Hutchinson will run for Governor in 2014," January 4, 2013
- ↑ Coleman for Arkansas, "Home," accessed April 8, 2013
- ↑ Arkansasonline.com, "Governor's race follow up," February 12, 2013
- ↑ The Arkansas Times, "Mike Ross pitches for moderate vote in announcing for governor," April 17, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Lynette "Doc" Bryant," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Times Record, Election 2014: Libertarian Frank Gilbert Announces Bid For Arkansas Governor, October 17, 2013
- ↑ thv11.com, "Libertarian Party holds annual state convention," February 22, 2014
- ↑ Independent Political Report, "The Green Party of Arkansas Announces Candidates for Governor and U S Senate," November 23, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas News, "Republican candidate switches to lieutenant governor’s race," February 12, 2014
- ↑ Roll Call, "Tim Griffin to run for Lt. Gov. in Arkansas," February 13, 2014
- ↑ Andy Mayberry for Lieutenant Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedltgov14 - ↑ Arkansas Times, "John Burkhalter resigns from Highway Commission to focus on lieutenant governor race," October 4, 2013
- ↑ Christopher Olson for Lieutenant Governor Facebook Page, "Timeline," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ thv11.com, "Libertarian Party holds annual state convention," February 22, 2014
- ↑ Leslie Rutledge, "Campaign website," accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ David Sterling Attorney General, "Campaign website," accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ Lexington Herald-Leader, "Attorney announces for Arkansas attorney general," January 30, 2014
- ↑ Talkbusiness.net, "Tolbert: Nation Set To Announce For Attorney General," January 30, 2014
- ↑ Nate Steel Attorney General, "Campaign website," accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Aaron Scott Cash," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas News, "Democrat announces for secretary of state," May 9, 2013, accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Jacob D. Holloway," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas News, "Democrat announces for secretary of state," May 9, 2013, accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Jacob D. Holloway," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Chris Hayes," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Karen Sealy Garcia," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 Arkansas Times, "Rep. Duncan Baird announces for state treasurer," July 31, 2013, accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Karen Sealy Garcia," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Chris Hayes," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ thecitywire.com, "Arkansas’ Charlie Daniels to retire from politics," May 6, 2013
- ↑ Talk Business Arkansas, "Regina Hampton To Seek State Auditor’s Post," July 7, 2013, accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Brian Leach," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 Times Record, "State Representative Announces As Candidate For Arkansas Auditor," July 2, 2013, accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ Talk Business Arkansas, "Regina Hampton To Seek State Auditor’s Post," July 7, 2013, accessed August 12, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Brian Leach," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Preferential Primary Elections & Non Partisan General Election, Candidate Information: Mark A. Robertson," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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