LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) for re-election.

State and local officials had differing interpretations of some new laws at a Thursday morning forum to discuss how those laws will impact future elections.

Businessman Brian Cooper of Booneville on Monday became the third candidate to announce his 2026 bid for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 46 seat, which is held by term-limited state Rep.

Arkansas prepares for 2026 election law changes

Arkansas Sen. Tyler Dees (R-Siloam Springs) announced his run for re-election for his District 35 seat, according to a press release.

Democratic Party of Arkansas vice chair Jannie Cotton will assume the role of interim chair effective July 15, overseeing the party prior to the election of a new chair

Chair Grant Tennille is resigning July 15 after almost four years leading the political party he first chaired in October 2021. Vice chair Jannie