The party primary is May 24. The candidates: Dr. Greg Bledsoe Bledsoe, 47, was appointed by Gov. The official duties of Arkansas' lieutenant governor as described by the Arkansas Constitution are to preside over the 35-member Senate with a tie-breaking vote, and to serve as governor if the governor is impeached, removed from office, dies or is otherwise unable to discharge the office's duties, according to the office's website. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. But Bequette said Webb is the reason that there are so many RINOS in the Legislature, adding that he couldn't run for attorney general about 10 years ago because of his family situation. In the 2013 legislative session, Rapert joined the Senate leadership and was the lead sponsor of Act 301, the Human Heartbeat Protection Act. He formerly worked as a prosecuting attorney in Little Rock and played football in college.Bequette's priorities include cutting and removing state programs.Bequette Campaign Website | Bequette on Facebook | Bequette on Twitter | Bequette on YouTubeBequette's Financial DisclosureWATCH: Chris Bequette On The Record with 40/29 NewsGreg BledsoeGreg Bledsoe is Arkansas' sitting surgeon general. The position is considered to be part-time. From Staff Reports. Six Republican candidates for lieutenant governor, including Washington County Judge Joseph Wood, as well as Democratic candidate Kelly Krout of Lowell and Libertarian candidate Frank Gilbert of Little Rock participated in the debate, which was sponsored by The Arkansas Press Association. Mike Beebes bill to repeal the state sales tax on groceries as soon as certain state financial obligations are met. A candidate for Arkansas lieutenant governor, state Sen. Jason Rapert, Monday criticized fellow candidate Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's spending on her office's television ads,. Wood has also worked as the head of International Recruiting for Walmart and as District Human Resources director for Home Depot. Ron DeSantis-style leadership as lieutenant governor. While at UCA, he served on the Student Judicial Board and as a congressional intern in the office of former 2nd Congressional District U.S. Rep.Ray Thornton. Election for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, 2022 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election, 'S,' denotes special election; 'U,' denotes election under Federal (, "AG Rutledge makes history as the first female elected lieutenant governor of Arkansas", "Leslie Rutledge drops bid for governor, enters race for lieutenant governor", "Arkansas Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe running for Lt. State law requires a runoff if no candidate gains a clear majority -- 50% plus one or more votes -- in the primary. Arkansas is one of 21 states that elects its lieutenant governor separately from its governor. "It was just a silly, cheap, political shot by Jason," she added. Krout , the Democrat, countered that said the state's income tax cuts are largely benefiting the most wealthy Arkansans and not low-income Arkansans. All rights reserved. Among 802 likely Republican primary voters, the results were: Lt. Kelly Krout is the only declared candidate on the Democratic side, but several other candidates have announced as well. Griffin was re-elected in 2018 with 64.2% of the vote. Primaries with only one candidate are not included on the ballot. Thus, there is no coverage of results in the Democratic lieutenant governor race. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. Wood is serving his second term as county judge. Tim Griffin and Leon Jones, executive director of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. Washington County Judge Joseph Wood announced May 17his candidacy to become the next lieutenant governor. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Wood, of Fayetteville, described himself as uniquely qualified to be the state's next lieutenant governor because he has served as an executive in the secretary of state's office, in local government and the private sector. 'I Voted' stickers are shown in this file photo. Election day is May 24. CONWAY, Ark. The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2022 Arkansas Lieutenant Governorelection. Leslie Rutledge is Arkansas' sitting attorney general, a role she has held since 2015. Bledsoe Campaign Website | Bledsoe on Facebook | Bledsoe on Twitter | Bledsoe on Instagram, WATCH: Greg Bledsoe On The Record with 40/29 News. Republican Tim Griffin of Little Rock has served as the state's lieutenant governor since 2015 and is barred from seeking re-election under the state's term limits amendment. Arkansas Lieutenant GovernorState Capitol, Suite 270Little Rock, AR 72201-1061. "I'm not a Washington insider or career politician, I grew up on a dead-end dirt road," Gibson touted. The position of Lieutenant Governor was created in 1914, but Arkansas did not have anyone serving as Lieutenant Governor until 1926. Both days will bring the chance for severe storms, but Thursday will feature the greatest potential for a widespread outbreak in our area. One of the highest-profile races is for Lieutenant Governor, where state Attorney General Leslie Rutledge currently leads a crowded Republican field. Please read our Terms of Use or contact us. Watch the interview in the video player above.Rutledge . Her campaign gave no reply Friday afternoon to media inquiries by email and phone about why she did not attend. Washington County Judge Joseph Wood noted the chief role of the lieutenant governor is to assume the governor's duties if necessary, adding no job is as similar to the governor's as being the chief executive of one of the state's largest counties. She was also the first woman and first Republican elected to the . He said he was chief of staff to the late Lt. Gov. This is 40 29 news on the record. 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After 20 years in the insurance and financial services industry,he now owns Rapert Financial and Associates. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. "There wasn't time for fluff," he said. There were no incumbents in this race. Tim Griffin, who is barred by term limits from seeking re-election in 2022, has announced he will run for attorney general. He is a small business owner, licensed financial advisor and insurance agent and lives near Conway. A federal judge has enjoined the enforcement of that law. All rights reserved. Former Attorney General Leslie Rutledge of Maumelle was sworn in as lieutenant governor Jan. 10. 12 Tennessee, 75-57, on, WATCH: Eric Musselman and Ricky Council IV break, Delce Tabbed Wilson/NFCA National Pitcher of the, Barnum Earns All-SEC Honors, Poffenbarger Named to, Dr Pepper Strawberries and Cream StaycationSweepstakes, Fringe jackets to mom jeans, locals bring back vintage, How balanced are you? 0:03. The election coincided with various other federal and state elections, including for Governor of Arkansas. Dr. Jay Barth of Hendrix College has been following the race and analyzing poll results, and offered some thoughts: Attorney General Rutledge does have a significant name identification advantage through her statewide campaigns and her regular advertisements in her official role as Attorney General. He is aboard-certified emergency medicine physician andhas been an instructor and medical consultant for the United States Secret Service. He is currently chairman of the Arkansas Senate State Agencies Committee, member of Joint Budget and Revenue & Tax Committees, past chair of Insurance & Commerce Committee, and past president of the bipartisan National Council of Insurance Legislators. "People are tired of government in every little corner of their life," he said, pointing to business closings during the covid pandemic, which he opposed. State Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, cited his experience in government and private business. Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas Frank Gilbert advanced from the Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas on February 20, 2022. Webbwas chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Prior to becoming county judge, Wood served Arkansas as the Deputy Secretary of State, responsible for the Business Commercial Services and Education Divisions, and he worked with the Elections Division. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and businessman Chris Bequette officially joined the field of lieutenant governor candidates Monday, the fifth day of candidate filing for state and federal . Webb obtained his law degreefrom the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 1981 and practiced law in Saline County for 25 years. Before that, he served as the Deputy Secretary of State for Business and Commercial Services and Education Divisions. The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. 2023, Arkansas Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KHBS-TV. All six Republican primary candidates were invited to speak Friday to the Northwest Arkansas Political Animals club, organizer John Threet of Fayetteville said. Webb, of Benton, said Bequette, who now "calls other people RINOS," indicated he was too busy when he tried to get him to run for the state's attorney general post about a decade ago. She said that she "has fought to protect our rights, such as our pro-life values, [and] that's why Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for two years in a row." At least 150 people attended the lunch. One of the highest-profile races is for Lieutenant Governor, where state Attorney General Leslie Rutledge currently leads a crowded Republican field. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. In 2019 he co-sponsored Act 180, the Human Life Protection Act to prohibit abortion in Arkansas, and Act 493, the Cherish Act to prohibit abortions after 18 weeks of gestation. She is also finishing her master's degree in social work.Krout says she can help reform the state's convoluted foster system. Kelly Ross Krout is the lone Democrat in the field, and she will be on the ballot for the general election in November. Tim Griffin is running for attorney general rather than re-election, leaving a battle between six GOP candidates for the nomination. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information. "I'm running for Lt. Krout Campaign Website | Krout on Facebook | Krout on Twitter | Krout on Instagram | Krout on YouTube, WATCH: Kelly Krout On The Record with 40/29 News. Rutledge said she wants to work as lieutenant governor to permanently eliminate the state income tax, to protect 2nd Amendment rights, keep the state "the most pro-life" in the nation, and grow jobs in the state. Wood pointed to his record as county judge, noting the county has cut its budget during his tenure while increasing services, particularly to veterans. Webb said his top priority to to make sure Arkansas has a conservative, Republican state government. A seventh-generation Arkansan, Rutledge grew up on a cattle farm and attended school at the Southside School District in Independence County. Governor because there are big issues facing our state and my record of cutting . She was also the first woman and first Republican elected to the office of Attorney General. He has overseena county that has grownby fifteen families every day, he noted in the release. Greg Leding, State Senator from the 4th district (2019-present) and former Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2011-2015) Clarke Tucker, State Senator from the 32nd district (2021-present) Linda Chesterfield, State Senator from the 30th district (2013-present) He previously served as Deputy Secretary of State.Wood says his experience in Washington County would help him as lieutenant governor of Arkansas.Wood Campaign Website | Wood on Facebook | Wood on Twitter | Wood on Instagram | Wood on YouTubeWood's Financial DisclosureWATCH: Joseph Wood On The Record with 40/29 NewsDemocratsThe Democratic Party of Arkansas will hold a primary on May 24, 2022, to select its nominee.Kelly KroutKrout is the author of a children's book about the foster system, and has fostered and adopted children herself. Republican Lt. Gov. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. Dr. Greg Bledsoe was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to be the Surgeon General for the State of Arkansas, a position he continues to hold. He lives in Benton. Leslie Rutledge. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. "Attorney General Rutledge sent her team to tell Republicans they should not support it," he charged. Following Bledsoe's announcement, Rapert said he welcomed the opportunity to differentiate his conservative record and specified he is for "protecting Arkansas consumers, promoting our state's energy resources, cutting taxes to help Arkansas families, fighting for our religious freedom, and protecting the unborn.". Healthy balance improves strength, You get what you pay for: Attorney breaks down fees, Black-Owned Business Spotlight: Bieunkah Anwogue, Whats inside a breast implant? Chris Bequette On The Record with 40/29 News, Greg Bledsoe On The Record with 40/29 News, Jason Rapert On The Record with 40/29 News, Leslie Rutledge On The Record with 40/29 News, Joseph Wood On The Record with 40/29 News, Kelly Krout On The Record with 40/29 News. Leslie Rutledge. FAYETTEVILLE -- Five of the six Republican candidates for lieutenant governor gave voters a wide range of reasons they are the best one for the job Friday. (KNWA/KFTA) The Arkansas primary election date is approaching quickly, with less than two weeks remaining until Natural State voters will head to the polls on May 24. Doyle Webb cited his experience of five years as then-Lt. Gov. And, in response to Bequette's "RINO" tag, Rapert said he has been on the front lines making sure that the Republican platform is held up in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Governor are introduced during the Arkansas Press Association Day of Debates on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Little Rock Union Station. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. He was the Arkansas democratic party's nominee for Lt. 2023 www.swtimes.com. In fiscal 2023, which starts July 1, the state Department of Finance and Administration projects the state's individual income taxes will total $3.48 billion of the state's total general revenue of $7.53 billion. In his March 12 YouTube video announcing his candidacy, Wood notedhe is a "foundling, abandoned at birth in the streets of Chicagoand placed in an orphanage. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. He is an emergency physician who studied at UAMS and Johns Hopkins.One of his top priorities is to help entrepreneurs with better broadband and programs to help people start businesses.Bledsoe Campaign Website | Bledsoe on Facebook | Bledsoe on Twitter | Bledsoe on InstagramBledsoe's Financial DisclosureWATCH: Greg Bledsoe On The Record with 40/29 NewsJason RapertRapert has been a member of the Arkansas General Assembly since his election in 2010. Leslie Carol Rutledge was sworn in on January 10, 2023 as Arkansas's 21st Lieutenant Governor and the first woman to ever hold the State's second-highest office. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. She is a former prosecutor and her law practice focused on administrative law, state and local government and election law. [1] Governor [ edit] Az eszkzre s az internetkapcsolatra vonatkoz adatok, pldul az IP-cme, A bngszsi s keressi tevkenysgei a Yahoo webhelyeinek s alkalmazsainak hasznlata kzben. murder case, Teen struck in Springdale officer-involved shooting, Court denies travel request before sexual assault, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Bledsoe, 47, was appointed by Gov. My role has been to improve infrastructure, educate, and empower employees and ensure public safety and security through budget reductions, driving efficiencies, and a focus on building our future, Wood explained. During Thursday's debate, Rapert said that court records show that in 2oo2, Rutledge was charged with interfering with a law enforcement officer in Batesville and that the charge was later dismissed by a judge. "I am looking to the future of the great state of Arkansas, not to the past," she said. Im running for lieutenant governor because there are big issues facing our state and my record of cutting government waste, recruiting new businesses, and standing for conservative values are needed for a better Arkansas,Wood said in a news release. And Rapert countered that Bledsoe is paid about $14,000 a month to be a part-time surgeon general. "I am running today for lieutenant governor because politics has become too important to leave to politicians [and] we don't need the same three or four people running for every office," he said. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. After completing medical school and residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,Bledsoe spent five years on faculty in the Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine completing a two-year fellowship in International Emergency Medicine and a Masters in Public Healthfrom the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. . Governor 40% - AG Leslie Rutledge 4% - Doyle Webb 11% - Sen. Jason Rapert 8.5% - Greg Bledsoe 4.5% - Chris Bequette 7% - Judge. In November of 2021, Rutledge decided to abandon her bid for governor to run for lieutenant governor. At one point, Bequette said Rapert has voted to raise gas and diesel taxes. Rutledge, of Maumelle, who has been the state's attorney general since 2015, said Arkansans know her as "a Christian, pro-life, gun-carrying conservative woman," who was raised on a cattle farm and is now married, with a 3-year-old daughter, to a row-crop farmer. Leslie Carol Rutledge was sworn in on January 10, 2023 as Arkansass 21st Lieutenant Governor and the first woman to ever hold the States second-highest office. The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Win Rockefeller for about 1,500 days and "I was never bored when I was serving the people of Arkansas." As chairman of Insurance and Commerce, during regular sessionshe sponsors legislation to update laws regulating the insurance industry and to modernize policies at the state Insurance Department. Political newcomer Chris Bequette said . I will bring to the office real-world experience from working with major corporations in the private sector to being a small business owner and fighting for our shared pursuit of life and liberty in the state.. Arkansas. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Bequette Campaign Website | Bequette on Facebook | Bequette on Twitter | Bequette on YouTube, WATCH: Chris Bequette On The Record with 40/29 News. Meet the candidates running to replace Leslie Rutledge, biography at the Arkansas Legislature website, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Compare the candidates policies, political views, popularity ratings, and latest public opinion polling. The Republicans will vie in the May 24 primary. She is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so. The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2022 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor election. "I know how state government works," he said. Wednesday [], The U.S. intelligence community has determined it was unlikely that a foreign adversary is responsible for a series of anomalous health incidents (AHI) plaguing intelligence and diplomatic staffers across the globe. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Kelly Krout is the only declared candidate on the Democratic side, but several other candidates. She says DHS is understaffed and needs more resources. Some states and some individual counties provide results broken down by type of ballot cast, which can include Election Day votes, or those cast early, either in person or by mail. Az adatvdelmi irnyelvek kztt s a Cookie-szablyzatban bvebben olvashat arrl, hogyan hasznljuk fel az adatait. Some states and some individual counties provide results broken down by type of ballot cast, which can include Election Day votes, or those cast early, either in person or by mail. She was sworn into office as the Attorney General in 2015 and is the states first woman and Republican to be elected to that office. Heis the founder and former president of Holy Ghost Ministries, Inc. (HGM), a faith-based humanitarian missions organization providing clean water and assistance to the poor and orphans in Ghana West Africa, Uganda and the Philippines. Early voting is now underway across the state. Krout says she can help reform the state's convoluted foster system. Tim Griffin is running for attorney general rather than re-election, leaving a battle between six GOP. Rutledge previously served two-terms as the 56th Attorney General of Arkansas from 2015-2023. 2018, 2022, 2026, and 2030). He holds the record as the longest-serving Republican state party chairman in Arkansas and in the country, according to the Arkansas Attorney General's office. Webb is married to state Supreme Court Justice Barbara Webb, who won her seat on the state's highest court last year. Abortion on the. Chris BequetteBequette owns a financial advising and wealth management practice. This is to ensure no candidate advances to the general election with only a plurality of the primary vote. Bequette, of Little Rock said he's running for lieutenant governor because Rapert, Rutledge and Webb, and too many other Republicans have failed to do their job with the GOP in control of state government over the past several years. "What I fought for then, I'm still fighting . Frank Gilbert advanced from the Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas on February 20, 2022. He previously served as Deputy Secretary of State. 2020 Bequette said he would provide Florida Gov. Rutledge is an Arkansas lawyer who has spent her career serving the public. Democratic nominee Kelly Krout was in the audience, making Rutledge and Libertarian nominee Frank Gilbert the only candidates in the race who were not there. Take the political quiz to see which Lieutenant Governor candidates match your politicalbeliefs. She said she's also fought to protect Arkansans' Second Amendment rights, young girls in school, and religious liberties. Joseph Wood is serving his second term as a Washington County judge. Win Rockefeller's chief of staff. Anthony Bland advanced from the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas on May 22, 2018. The court records show the judge was Chaney Taylor Jr. Rapert said that Rutledge should provide details about what transpired. Republican Attorney General Leslie Rutledge won the election, handily defeating her Democratic opponent Kelly Krout. January 16, 2022, 10:20 AM. Oklahomans who want to vote on a measure thatwould legalize recreational marijuanain the state are heading to the polls soon. All rights reserved. Scroll down for information on those seeking their party's nominations for lieutenant governor. She says DHS is understaffed and needs more resources. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected in 2022 with 63.1% of the vote. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission ofiSideWith.com. He said he would work to change that. Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Primary Election Results Republican Primary Winner Leslie Rutledge wins the Republican primary. remaining 50,890) + all. 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