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Arkansas GOP Secretary of State Runoff Set for March 31

3/30/2026

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In Arkansas, Republican Bryan Norris and Republican Kim Hammer will face off in a March 31 runoff for Secretary of State.
Norris supports hand-counting ballots, while Hammer's 2023 law requires compatible tabulation equipment.
Hammer has endorsements from Republican leaders, while Norris is backed by Trump allies.
March 3 primary left Norris ahead of Hammer with 34% of the vote, and the winner will face Democrat Kelly Grappe, who ran unopposed.

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Story summary

In Arkansas, Republican Bryan Norris and Republican Kim Hammer will face off in a March 31 runoff for Secretary of State.
Norris supports hand-counting ballots, while Hammer's 2023 law requires compatible tabulation equipment.
Hammer has endorsements from Republican leaders, while Norris is backed by Trump allies.
March 3 primary left Norris ahead of Hammer with 34% of the vote, and the winner will face Democrat Kelly Grappe, who ran unopposed.