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'John Thurston'

An unusual day: Agreement with Secure Arkansas

I align with right-wing zanies today. With good reason.
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Arkansas redistricting might break the law, but my hands are tied, federal judge says

While there's evidence that Arkansas's new legislative maps punish Black voters in violation of federal law, those voters don't have standing to sue over it, a judge says.
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Hearing ends in Arkansas gerrymander case, now we wait

Judge Lee Rudofsky said he will let us know by next week if a new state legislative map that dilutes Black voting power will stand or be replaced.
pic of BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT: (From left) Secretary of State John Thurston, Governor Hutchinson and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.

Things get messy during last day of witness testimony for Arkansas gerrymandering hearing

On the last day of witness testimony in a hearing about new state legislative lines, Republicans hired to do the mapping talk about what their priorities were. Amplifying the Black vote didn't really come up.
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More evidence piles up that state House maps silence Black voters

There's no doubt white Arkansas voters gained more political power at the expense of Black voters under the newly adopted state legislative district maps. There's plenty of doubt about whether anything will be done about it.

Jan. 6: A day that should live in infamy. Republicans defend, even celebrate it. UPDATE

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Federal judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit challenging state rules on absentee voters

Judge preserves legal action over Arkansas's limits on absentee voting.

State officials announce new district line proposals

The maps pit three incumbents against each other in southeast Arkansas. The number of minority majority House districts goes up by two. At least one Democrat gets an unwelcome surprise.
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Candidate for office overseeing elections fails to file election paperwork on time (again)

Mark Lowery just can't seem to file his paperwork on time. That's a problem for someone hoping to become Arkansas's chief election officer.

Many are saying Mark Lowery's voter suppression legislation is not something to brag about

A candidate for secretary of state hitches his wagons to Donald Trump, of course.
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ACLU keeps an eye out for redistricting shenanigans

The ACLU dropped a quick and casual reminder this week that Arkansas is 16.5% Black, and those Black voters must be represented fairly.

Josh Price announces officially today for secretary of state

A Democrat with election experience seeks to be the state's top election official.
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