Republicans almost swept contested state Legislative races in Benton and Washington counties, but Democrat David Whitaker of Fayetteville kept his seat, complete but unofficial results show.
Four Northwest Arkansas Democratic candidates raised more money for their state House races than their Republican opponents, state campaign finance records show. Those four campaigns ran counter to Republicans overall advantage in fundraising, records show.
BENTONVILLE Voters in north-central Benton County have a new state Senate district and a race to fill it between Rep. Jim Dotson, R-Bentonville, and Libertarian J.P. DeVilliers, also of Bentonville.
BENTONVILLE Voters in north-central Benton County have a new state Senate district and a race to fill it, between Rep. Jim Dotson, R-Bentonville, and Libertarian J.P. DeVilliers, also of Bentonville.
One Republican challenger took down an incumbent state senator, while two other incumbents will face runoffs in an attempt to keep their seats in the state legislature.