Steve Brawner
What do you do if you’re an ambitious Republican, but Arkansas’ most desirable offices feature longtime incumbents running for reelection, or already have a seemingly unbeatable candidate, or in practice need you to be a lawyer?
Apparently, you run for lieutenant governor because so far it’s the most crowded and most interesting race in 2022.
The campaign became more interesting Monday with the candidate announcement of Washington County Judge Joseph Wood. He joined a Republican field that already included former Republican Party of Arkansas Chairman Doyle Webb, state Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, and Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Greg Bledsoe.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Lt. Governor Tim Griffin in his bid for Arkansas Attorney General. Author: Talk Business & Politics Updated: 10:21 PM CST March 5, 2021
JOHNSON, Ark. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Lt. Governor Tim Griffin in his bid for Arkansas Attorney General.
Trump issued the following statement on Friday (March 5), saying Griffin was his choice in the 2022 race.
“Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, who is running for Attorney General, is a highly respected Army Veteran who will always fight for the great people of Arkansas. Tim will be tough on Crime, defend our Second Amendment, loves our Military and our Vets, and will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the brave Men and Women of Law Enforcement. Tim Griffin has my Complete and Total Endorsement!”
Lt. Gov. Griffin receives endorsement from former Pres. Trump in AG race Tim Griffin (Source: Facebook) By Region 8 Newsdesk | March 5, 2021 at 8:41 PM CST - Updated March 5 at 8:41 PM
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS) - Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin on Friday received a key endorsement in his race for the Republican nomination for Attorney General - former President Donald Trump.
“Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, who is running for Attorney General, is a highly respected Army Veteran who will always fight for the great people of Arkansas. Tim will be tough on Crime, defend our Second Amendment, loves our Military and our Vets, and will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the brave Men and Women of Law Enforcement. Tim Griffin has my Complete and Total Endorsement,” the former President said.