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Wood has also worked as the head of International Recruiting for Walmart and as District Human Resources director for Home Depot. But Rapert, of Conway, said that "You can't be pro-life and fight pro-life legislation and I am tired of hearing some of the people on this platform," who have fought against the Arkansas Legislature enacting legislation including a Texas-style civil cause of action provision. The position of Lieutenant Governor was created in 1914, but Arkansas did not have anyone serving as Lieutenant Governor until 1926. Webb promised to be a full-time lieutenant governor and declared he was not going to use the office as a political steppingstone. Contact our sales team. One of the tightest governor's races in the country is between Gov. 2023 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor. Lt. Gov. Kelly Krout is the only declared candidate on the Democratic side, but several other candidates have announced as well. Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Primary Election Results Republican Primary Winner Leslie Rutledge wins the Republican primary. In November of 2021, Rutledge decided to abandon her bid for governor to run for lieutenant governor. Rapert says his experience in state government makes him the ideal lieutenant governor. The exchange took place during a nearly two-hour debate among eight candidates for lieutenant governor where businessman Chris Bequette called former state Republican Party chairman Doyle Webb, Rapert and Rutledge RINOs -- Republicans in name only -- and state Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe took aim at Rutledge and Rapert. Bledsoe's international medical experience includes serving as a field physician in Honduras, teaching disaster preparedness in Tanzania, leading a nutritional survey among the Beja tribe in northeast Sudan, working as a medical consultant in Beijing,and acting as the medical officer for ships in both Antarctica and the Arctic. Rival Gregory Bledsoe argued politics in general had become too intrusive in people's everyday lives. (KNWA/KFTA) The Arkansas primary election date is approaching quickly, with less than two weeks remaining until Natural State voters will head to the polls on May 24. Governor of Arkansas. The 2022 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the lieutenant governor of the state of Arkansas. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, and Joe Lombardo, the Las Vegas-area sheriff who was endorsed by Donald Trump. Griffin of Little Rock, who is the state's former lieutenant governor, was sworn in Jan. 10. He said he would work to change that. Arkansas is one of 21 states that elects its lieutenant governor separately from its governor. Greg Leding, State Senator from the 4th district (2019-present) and former Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2011-2015) Clarke Tucker, State Senator from the 32nd district (2021-present) Linda Chesterfield, State Senator from the 30th district (2013-present) Election for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, 2022 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election, 'S,' denotes special election; 'U,' denotes election under Federal (, "AG Rutledge makes history as the first female elected lieutenant governor of Arkansas", "Leslie Rutledge drops bid for governor, enters race for lieutenant governor", "Arkansas Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe running for Lt. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. A review conducted by intelligence agencies for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and released Wednesday probed a series of health []. She is also finishing her master's degree in social work.Krout says she can help reform the state's convoluted foster system. The funds for the public service announcements make up about 6 % to 7 % of the lawsuit settlement funds that the office has allocated, she said. Race called by The Associated Press. Four Republicans have announced bids to seek the nomination for Arkansaslieutenant governor. In 2021, the Arkansas Legislature enacted a law sponsored by Rapert to ban abortion except to save the life of the mother. Ha Az sszes elfogadsa gombra kattint, azzal elfogadja, hogy a Yahoo s partnerei feldolgozzk az n szemlyes adatait, s klnbz technolgikat pldul cookie-kat hasznlnak szemlyre szabott hirdetsek s tartalom megjelentshez, a hirdetsekkel s tartalmakkal kapcsolatos mrsekhez, a clkznsgre vonatkoz elemzsekhez s a termkfejlesztshez. Bequette's priorities include cutting and removing state programs. In his March 12 YouTube video announcing his candidacy, Wood notedhe is a "foundling, abandoned at birth in the streets of Chicagoand placed in an orphanage. FAYETTEVILLE -- Five of the six Republican candidates for lieutenant governor gave voters a wide range of reasons they are the best one for the job Friday. He also noted his experience as a deputy at the Secretary of State's Office before becoming county judge. ", Print Headline: 5 in GOP race speak at forum, Copyright 2023, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. murder case, Teen struck in Springdale officer-involved shooting, Court denies travel request before sexual assault, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He holds the record as the longest-serving Republican state party chairman in Arkansas and in the country, according to the Arkansas Attorney General's office. "There wasn't time for fluff," he said. Webb obtained his law degreefrom the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 1981 and practiced law in Saline County for 25 years. This is to ensure no candidate advances to the general election with only a plurality of the primary vote. iSideWith.com is the worlds most popular voting guide for citizens to find information about elections, political parties, candidates, voting districts and popular political issues in their country. There are half a dozen candidates vying for the Republican nomination. The general election is Nov. 8. "I am looking to the future of the great state of Arkansas, not to the past," she said. Please read our Terms of Use or contact us. Rapert is a member of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) and was elected by his peers as treasurer of the NCOIL for 2014 and president in 2017-2018. Primary elections were held on May 24. He said he would take no salary as lieutenant governor and have no paid staff, and the lieutenant governor doesn't need an office. "I am running today for lieutenant governor because politics has become too important to leave to politicians [and] we don't need the same three or four people running for every office," he said. Watch the interview in the video player above.Rutledge . Arkansas. The number of candidates restricted each to five-minute remarks, which had advantages, said attendee Jack Avery of Fayetteville. Just two of the three candidates running for the attorney general were present: Jesse Gibson (D) and Leon Jones Jr. (R). She says DHS is understaffed and needs more resources. He noted the results included making Arkansas more business-friendly by removing government barriers and red tape so Arkansans could turn an idea into a business, expanded education opportunities and civic engagement programs, and improved election security and reporting processes. Chris Bequette appeared in four straight bowl games as a lineman for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1984-1987. Kelly Krout is the only declared candidate on the Democratic side, but several other candidates. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. 40 29 News on the record. If you need to verify your voter registration, you can do that here. And, in response to Bequette's "RINO" tag, Rapert said he has been on the front lines making sure that the Republican platform is held up in the Republican-controlled Legislature. It prohibits abortions when the physician can detect a heartbeat using ultrasound at 12 weeks unless exceptions are met. Herepresents Senate District 35 serving the City of Conway and portions of Faulkner County and Perry County. "I'm running for Lt. Brmikor mdosthatja a kivlasztott belltsait az Adatvdelmi lehetsgek oldalon. Afterward, Rutledge said her office's increased radio and television spending has been paid out of lawsuit settlement funds -- not tax dollars -- and the public service announcements have dramatically increased the number of calls from Arkansans to the attorney general's office, which has attempted to help these people. He is a small business owner, licensed financial advisor and insurance agent and lives near Conway. Polls were open from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CST. Asa Hutchinson as the state's surgeon general in 2015. Rutledge, of Maumelle, who has been the state's attorney general since 2015, said Arkansans know her as "a Christian, pro-life, gun-carrying conservative woman," who was raised on a cattle farm and is now married, with a 3-year-old daughter, to a row-crop farmer. Im running for lieutenant governor because there are big issues facing our state and my record of cutting government waste, recruiting new businesses, and standing for conservative values are needed for a better Arkansas,Wood said in a news release. All rights reserved. It is one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the United States, according to Rapert's biography at the Arkansas Legislature website. He formerly worked as a prosecuting attorney in Little Rock and played football in college.Bequette's priorities include cutting and removing state programs.Bequette Campaign Website | Bequette on Facebook | Bequette on Twitter | Bequette on YouTubeBequette's Financial DisclosureWATCH: Chris Bequette On The Record with 40/29 NewsGreg BledsoeGreg Bledsoe is Arkansas' sitting surgeon general. Arkansas' GOP candidates for lieutenant governor aren't pulling punches in lead-up to primary by Michael R. Wickline | May 8, 2022 at 4:36 a.m. A roll of stickers awaiting distribution to. Tim Griffin (R) could not make it to the debates due to prior engagements. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Scroll down for information on those seeking their party's nominations for lieutenant governor. In addition to his clinical duties, Bledsoe was the personal physician to former President Bill Clinton during Clintons tour of Africa in September 2002 and served in Uganda and Senegal on the advance team of President George W. Bush when the President visited the African continent in July of 2003. Her campaign gave no reply Friday afternoon to media inquiries by email and phone about why she did not attend. Election day is May 24. He went on to find his forever family when he was adopted at 10 years old. Leslie Carol Rutledge was sworn in on January 10, 2023 as Arkansas's 21st Lieutenant Governor and the first woman to ever hold the State's second-highest office. Throughout his career, Webb served as a Saline County Justice of the Peace and as state senator for District 14, where he served from 1995-2002. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Several candidates are running to replace Tim Griffin as lieutenant governor of Arkansas. Because of her name identification advantage, as turnout goes up in the primary her chances of winning without a runoff increase. Whenever that information is widely available in a state on election night, NBC News will display it. Winners assume office on the second Tuesday in January following the election. The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. He has made a career in financial services and insurance. As of Feb. 10, 2021, no Democrats have announced a bid for lieutenant governor. The department projects net general revenue available for distribution in fiscal 2023 at $6.21 billion with a general revenue budget for state-supported programs at $6.02 billion and a general revenue surplus of $194 million. After 20 years in the insurance and financial services industry,he now owns Rapert Financial and Associates. Political newcomer Chris Bequette said . One of the highest-profile races is for Lieutenant Governor, where state Attorney General Leslie Rutledge currently leads a crowded Republican field. Asked about the dismissed 2002 charge after the debate, Rutledge told reporters that "it was a traffic stop where someone else was driving and they had parked and they were questioning the other person and I said, 'Hey, I am a lawyer, let me make sure she is answering the questions and cooperating.'. There were no incumbents in this race. Suggest a missing candidate here. During the debate, Webb said he is the only candidate who has served in the lieutenant governor's office and he's the only candidate who actually wants to be the lieutenant governor. The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. January 16, 2022, 10:20 AM. He has made a career in financial services and insurance.Rapert says his experience in state government makes him the ideal lieutenant governor.Rapert Campaign Website | Rapert on Facebook | Rapert on Twitter | Rapert on Instagram | Rapert on YouTubeRapert's Financial Disclosures: Primary | General WATCH: Jason Rapert On The Record with 40/29 NewsLeslie RutledgeRutledge is Arkansas' sitting attorney general, a role she has held since 2015. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and businessman Chris Bequette officially joined the field of lieutenant governor candidates Monday, the fifth day of candidate filing for state and federal . Republican primary election Arkansas' GOP candidates for lieutenant governor aren't pulling punches in lead-up to primary by Michael R. Wickline | May 8, 2022 at 4:36 a.m. A roll of stickers awaiting distribution to. "I'm not a Washington insider or career politician, I grew up on a dead-end dirt road," Gibson touted. Although Kentucky is deep red in federal elections, Beshear isn't just popular he's the most popular Democratic governor in the entire country, according to a January poll from Morning Consult.Beshear's approval rating stands at 60% to just 34% disapproval, with support from 87% of Democrats, 49% of independents and even 46% of Republicans. Take the political quiz to see which Lieutenant Governor candidates match your politicalbeliefs. The Democratic Party of Arkansas will hold a primary on May 24, 2022, to select its nominee. Gilbert, the Libertarian, said the authority of the lieutenant governor's office has been gutted during the past several years. From her mother, an elementary school teacher, and her father, a lawyer and a judge, Rutledge learned the importance of hard work and service. But Bequette said he never heard Rutledge talk about eliminating the state income tax until after she announced her bid for governor in July 2020. Leslie Rutledge. At one point, Bequette said Rapert has voted to raise gas and diesel taxes. The court records show the judge was Chaney Taylor Jr. Rapert said that Rutledge should provide details about what transpired. Several candidates are running to replace Tim Griffin as lieutenant governor of Arkansas. [1] Governor [ edit] "I know how state government works," he said. Primaries were held on May 24, 2022, with runoff primaries on June 21. Early voting is now underway across the state. IE 11 is not supported. Bledsoe also said he wants to eliminate the state income tax, support law enforcement and work on school choice, which "is not just an education issue, it is a moral issue," he said. Prior to becoming county judge, Wood served Arkansas as the Deputy Secretary of State, responsible for the Business Commercial Services and Education Divisions, and he worked with the Elections Division. 0:03. All Rights Reserved. Joseph Wood is serving his second term as a Washington County judge. A Justin Long, Kate Bosworth-led film shot in Northwest Arkansas is set to screen at a local theater. 12 Tennessee, 75-57, on, WATCH: Eric Musselman and Ricky Council IV break, Delce Tabbed Wilson/NFCA National Pitcher of the, Barnum Earns All-SEC Honors, Poffenbarger Named to, Dr Pepper Strawberries and Cream StaycationSweepstakes, Fringe jackets to mom jeans, locals bring back vintage, How balanced are you? Asa Hutchinson as thestate's surgeon general in 2015. The general election is set for Nov. 8, 2022. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. 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