Supporters of Arkansas direct democracy effort file suit over rejection of ballot measure petitions

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 645

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Supporters of a proposal to strengthen direct democracy asked the Arkansas Supreme Court Wednesday to order the secretary of state to verify signatures submitted in favor of putting the measure on the November ballot.

The lawsuit asks the court to reverse Secretary of State Cole Jester’s rejection of the petitions for the proposed constitutional amendment, which would prohibit lawmakers from amending or repealing constitutional amendments approved by Arkansans and require voters to approve new laws …

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