Arkansas governor schedules special election to fill vacancy created by state senator’s resignation

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 363

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A special election to fill the Senate District 18 vacancy resulting from former Sen. Jonathan Dismang’s resignation this week will be Jan. 5, 2027, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday.

A special primary election for eligible parties will coincide with the Nov. 3 general election.

Dismang, who stepped down Tuesday, was named vice president of external affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. The former Republican lawmaker, will …

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