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Kim Hammer Wins Arkansas Secretary of State Runoff Election

4/2/2026

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Story summary

Arkansas held primary runoff elections on March 31, 2026, after no candidate won over 50% in the initial primary.
Kim Hammer, Republican candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State, won the Republican runoff by defeating Bryan Norris and advancing to the November general election.
Other county contests, including sheriff and county judge races, occurred across several counties.
Voters had until 7:30 p.m. to cast ballots.
Approximately 1.8 million registered voters were eligible.

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Story summary

Arkansas held primary runoff elections on March 31, 2026, after no candidate won over 50% in the initial primary.
Kim Hammer, Republican candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State, won the Republican runoff by defeating Bryan Norris and advancing to the November general election.
Other county contests, including sheriff and county judge races, occurred across several counties.
Voters had until 7:30 p.m. to cast ballots.
Approximately 1.8 million registered voters were eligible.