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Benton and Washington County Election History
By Kensi Freeland FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Election Day for the 2020 Presidential Election is happening Tuesday, Nov. 3. There are many places in Benton and Washington County that are acting as polling centers. These two counties are important in the statewide outcome of the election since they’re part of the top three most populated counties in…
Old Main and Senior Walk Reopen After Months of Renovations
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Two pieces of the University of Arkansas’ landscape have now reopened to the public after being under construction since 2019. Facilities Management at the U of A announced October 26th that construction had completed on Old Main’s front entrance and the first 50 years of Senior Walk. The concrete,…
Vegan Tailgate
By: Sydney Mulvenon FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — I have been tailgating for as long as I can remember. The best kinds of tailgates are the ones hosted in the SEC. Tailgates here in the South are like its own religion. Luckily growing up in Fayetteville, Arkansas, I had access to an SEC tailgate. Tailgating in front…
Third-Party Vote: The Effects on the Election
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDqPu4t9B5A FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- On this year’s Arkansas ballot there are 11 presidentail candidates that voters can choose from. Beyond Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Arkansans can vote for candidates such as Libertarian Jo Jorgensen, American Solidarity Party Brian T. Carroll, and independent Kanye West. The Republican and Democratic parties garner most of the media’s attention.…
Face Masks Not Required When Visiting Arkansas Polls
By: Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansans are encouraged to wear face masks to the polls, but they aren’t required. As Election Day approaches, many voters are gearing up to cast their votes Nov. 3 at polling centers across Washington County. Many polling centers may have posted guidelines regarding masks, but voters will not be turned…
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Ballot Issue Number Three
By: Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansans have the opportunity to change the state constitution through an issue on the ballot this November. Issue number 3 is a constitutional amendment to amend the process for the submission, challenge and approval of proposed initiated acts, constitutional amendments and referenda. This amendment would change Article 5, Section…
The Annual Arkansas Poll Reveals Voter Preferences in Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The 22nd Arkansas Poll released Oct. 28 results in a plethora of findings regarding the concerns of Arkansas voters, party preferences and thoughts on ballot issues. The poll found that the top three concerns of registered voters this year were healthcare, the economy and politicians. University of Arkansas political science professor Janine…
Washington County Polling Locations
By: Lizzy Lankford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As election day nears and with early voting in Arkansas ending Nov. 2nd, Arkansans still have the chance to vote on election day. While the Washington county courthouse will be closed on election day, county residents still needing to cast their ballot can do so at over 80 polling locations…
Arkansas Ballot Issue 3
by David Cox FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Issue 3 in Arkansas’ election could bring sweeping changes to how measures get on a ballot. Laura Kellams, the Northwest Arkansas director for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, says the proposed changes will make the process more difficult for all Arkansans. “It makes it harder for Arkansans, everyday…
Libertarian Challenges Incumbent for US Senate Seat
By: Jack Bilyeu FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Republican Senator Tom Cotton is up for reelection this November. Libertarian Candidate Ricky Dale Harrington, Jr. is the only other candidate on the ballot after Democratic challenger Josh Mahony dropped out of the race in March and Independent Dan Whitfield failed to gather enough signatures. Cotton and Harrington were supposed…