Beth Anne Rankin uses her campaign map from 2010 to navigate her way to potential constituents. It's torn in the middle, but she hopes it will bring her different results in 2012. "I tell people outMore>>
A second ballot error since the beginning of early voting has caused a reprinting of ballots and a chance for five Faulkner County residents to vote again during the early voting period.More>>
U.S. Rep. Mike Ross says he believes he would have had a decent shot at winning the governor's race in 2014, but decided against it because he wanted to spend more time with his family and less time campaigning.More>>
Lt. Gov. Mark Darr is considering a run for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2014 after Democratic Congressman Mike Ross opted against a bid. But a spokeswoman says he doesn't have a timeline for a decision.More>>
Unlikely to fare well in Arkansas anyway considering his 20-point loss four years ago, President Obama's declaration of support for same-sex marriage likely provided state Republicans with another talking point to use in political races this year.More>>
Fifty of the 135 state legislative seats will be filled in the May 22 party primaries, leaving 85 contests this fall to decide control of the next General Assembly.More>>
The Democratic Party of Arkansas today announced the filing period for those interested in running to serve as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Filing opens on May 14, 2012 and closesMore>>
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas is fielding candidates to run in Arkansas' four congressional districts, including a former state legislator who ran as a Green Party candidate two years ago.More>>
The Arkansas AFL-CIO says it's backing prosecutor Scott Ellington in the Democratic race for an east Arkansas congressional seat. The union is also backing Democratic state Sen. Gene Jeffress and Republican John Cowart...More>>
Former GOP presidential hopeful Rick Perry is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Sebastian County Republican Committee's Lincoln Day Dinner next month.More >>
The Arkansas Democratic Party has sued to keep a former lawmaker who resigned from the Legislature after a felony theft conviction from appearing on the party's primary ballot for his old House seat.More >>
Thursday, March 8 2012 11:14 AM EST2012-03-08 16:14:15 GMT
The office of Secretary of State Mark Martin today directed Crittenden County election officials to place Fred Smith's name on the ballot as a state House candidate despite his conviction last year forMore >>
A state Democratic Party spokeswoman says the party doesn't believe a former state representative who resigned over a felony conviction is eligible to run again.More >>
Forty percent of the races in both the Arkansas House and Senate will be uncontested this year, leaving the control of the Legislature to a handful of high-profile races.More >>
A prosecutor who helped negotiate the deal that freed the men known as the West Memphis Three has joined the Democratic race for an east Arkansas congressional seat.More >>
Tuesday, March 6 2012 10:43 AM EST2012-03-06 15:43:04 GMT
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Monday a $350,000 public awareness campaign entitled "Got Your Back, Arkansas to promote his office's Consumer Protection Division. The announcement drew criticismMore >>
A former state legislator from Little Rock says he won't run for a central Arkansas congressional seat, leaving Democrats without an announced candidate for a district they had hoped to reclaim.More >>
Friday, February 24 2012 3:34 PM EST2012-02-24 20:34:58 GMT
Republicans have a clear shot at winning control of the Senate and that's attracting tens of millions of dollars from GOP-allied groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Crossroads. The GOPMore >>
A heated fight for control of Arkansas' Legislature and congressional delegation formally kicks off with the start of the one-week filing period for office.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 4:53 PM EST2012-02-22 21:53:01 GMT
Labor unions are gearing up to spend more than $400 million to help re-elect President Barack Obama and back other Democrats at the federal and state level in a fight for labor's survival. Union leadersMore >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 4:49 PM EST2012-02-22 21:49:57 GMT
For every presidential candidate, there's now at least one $1 million donor. Millionaire and billionaire executives have unlocked their personal bank vaults to write seven-figure checks to supportMore >>
GOP congressional candidate Marcus Richmond says he's dropping out of the race in Arkansas' 4th district and that he's endorsing former rival Tom Cotton.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 3:57 PM EST2012-02-20 20:57:16 GMT
The Republican presidential campaigns and outside political groups are expected to file their January financial reports on Monday. The reports will provide detail on fundraising efforts surrounding keyMore >>
Monday, February 20 2012 3:54 PM EST2012-02-20 20:54:39 GMT
A resurgent Rick Santorum hopes to spring his next big surprise in Michigan. Newt Gingrich looks for a campaign revival in the Bible Belt. Mitt Romney has his home state of Massachusetts, and the luxuryMore >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 1:37 PM EST2012-02-15 18:37:57 GMT
Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign has a history of near-death experiences, and the former House speaker insists another resurrection is on its way. The third time may not be the charm. Gingrich sustainedMore >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 1:36 PM EST2012-02-15 18:36:03 GMT
Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum is exploring Secret Service protection following a rowdy rally in Washington state earlier in the week. Santorum says it's "a sad state of affairs," especiallyMore >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 1:34 PM EST2012-02-15 18:34:04 GMT
Rick Santorum is the latest Republican to surge in presidential preference polls. Now he's trying to turn his newfound strength into something lasting. Curious Republicans pack his rallies. SupportersMore >>
Friday, February 10 2012 4:20 PM EST2012-02-10 21:20:35 GMT
Democrats are deeply divided over President Barack Obama's new rule that religious schools and hospitals must provide insurance for free birth control to their employees. Facing intense pressure, theMore >>
Friday, February 10 2012 4:16 PM EST2012-02-10 21:16:16 GMT
All of a sudden, abortion, contraception and gay marriage are at the center of American political discourse, with the struggling - though improving - economy pushed to the background. Social issues don'tMore >>
Friday, February 10 2012 4:12 PM EST2012-02-10 21:12:46 GMT
The college student accused of "glitter bombing" Mitt Romney after the Colorado caucuses has been fired from his unpaid internship with state Senate Democrats. Police say 20-year-old Peter Smith threwMore >>
Friday, February 10 2012 4:11 PM EST2012-02-10 21:11:04 GMT
Mitt Romney might find surprisingly good news in the packed hallways of the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington. Interviews by The Associated Press with nearly two dozen attendees ThursdayMore >>
Monday, February 6 2012 12:53 PM EST2012-02-06 17:53:09 GMT
Politicians of all stripes in this election year are clamoring for simplifying the tax code and closing loopholes. But that would mean Americans could lose some of their prized deductions. Tax reformMore >>
Monday, February 6 2012 12:51 PM EST2012-02-06 17:51:35 GMT
Note to Republican presidential contenders: Colorado's political terrain is as rocky as its mountains. Once solidly Republican, the state turned just as solidly Democratic in the 2000s as the populationMore >>
Monday, February 6 2012 12:45 PM EST2012-02-06 17:45:10 GMT
Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine. With back-to-back victories fueling him, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is looking toward the next states that hold GOP nominating contestsMore >>
Monday, February 6 2012 12:41 PM EST2012-02-06 17:41:53 GMT
Nevada Republicans have finally finished counting the votes in their Saturday presidential caucuses. As projected, Mitt Romney won handily, finishing with 50 percent. Newt Gingrich was second with 21More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 12:10 PM EST2012-02-02 17:10:10 GMT
Three Republican officials are telling The Associated Press that Donald Trump intends to endorse Mitt Romney's presidential bid. Trump plans to make the announcement Thursday afternoon at his casino hotelMore >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 12:08 PM EST2012-02-02 17:08:40 GMT
Republican presidential rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are campaigning in Nevada ahead of Saturday's statewide caucuses. Gingrich has two events in Las Vegas, including an appearance at the HispanicMore >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 12:06 PM EST2012-02-02 17:06:31 GMT
The race for the GOP presidential nomination probably is far from over. Front-runner Mitt Romney's rivals are refusing to bow out despite his resounding Florida victory. New rules for awarding delegatesMore >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 11:59 AM EST2012-02-02 16:59:04 GMT
Nevada Republicans had hoped this year would give the party a chance at a prominent role in picking the GOP presidential nominee after things didn't go so smoothly four years ago. But so far this year,More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 11:54 AM EST2012-02-02 16:54:42 GMT
The Obama campaign has been quick to pounce on a comment today from Mitt Romney -- who told CNN that he's "not concerned about the very poor." Romney went on to say that there's a "safety net" for themMore >>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 12:27 PM EST2012-02-01 17:27:21 GMT
House Speaker John Boehner says he understands Republican concerns about the bitter tone of the party's nomination fight in Florida and the prospect of a dragged-out battle between Mitt Romney and NewtMore >>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 12:25 PM EST2012-02-01 17:25:04 GMT
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is getting Secret Service protection. That's according to two sources with knowledge of the plans. A Romney campaign adviser says the Secret Service willMore >>
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Remember Newt Gingrich calling Mitt Romney a liar? Michele Bachmann saying Romney's unelectable? Rick Santorum calling Romney "the worst Republican in the country" to run against Obama?More >>
Remember Newt Gingrich calling Mitt Romney a liar? Michele Bachmann saying Romney's unelectable? Rick Santorum calling Romney "the worst Republican in the country" to run against Obama?More >>
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the mayor of New Jersey's largest city are channeling the Seinfeld-Newman rivalry in a video parody that spoofs the mayor's heroics and Christie's vice presidential potential.More >>
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the mayor of New Jersey's largest city are channeling the Seinfeld-Newman rivalry in a video parody that spoofs the mayor's heroics and Christie's vice presidential potential.More >>
President Barack Obama raised a combined $43.6 million in April for his campaign and the Democratic Party.More >>
President Barack Obama raised a combined $43.6 million in April for his campaign and the Democratic Party as he faces a unifying Republican effort around Mitt Romney for the White House.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than in the needs of workers.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than in the needs of workers.More >>
A retired state judge supported by marijuana advocates has defeated a former federal prosecutor in a Democratic primary race for attorney general that focused on Oregon's medical marijuana law.More >>
A retired state judge supported by marijuana advocates has defeated a former federal prosecutor in a Democratic primary race for attorney general that focused on Oregon's medical marijuana law.More >>
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has won most of the delegates in the Oregon primary, leaving him 155 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.More >>
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has won most of the delegates in the Oregon primary, leaving him 155 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.More >>
After an improbable Nebraska primary victory, state Sen. Deb Fischer has emerged from relative obscurity to take the mantle as one of the GOP's best hopes for picking up a U.S. Senate seat - though she'll have to...More >>
After an improbable Nebraska primary victory, state Sen. Deb Fischer has emerged from relative obscurity to take the mantle as one of the GOP's best hopes for picking up a U.S. Senate seat - though she'll have to...More >>
Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than in the needs of workers.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than in the needs of workers.More >>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 12:22 PM EST2012-02-01 17:22:41 GMT
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign identified its top fundraisers on Tuesday, including 61 people who each raised at least half a million dollars. Altogether, the more than 440 fundraisers collectedMore >>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 12:19 PM EST2012-02-01 17:19:34 GMT
Although Mitt Romney is the easy winner in Florida's Republican primary, some who voted for him were expressing little enthusiasm. Mayro Canto, who says she voted for Romney, calls him "the best of theMore >>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 12:17 PM EST2012-02-01 17:17:44 GMT
Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding smartly from an earlier defeat and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination. Gingrich vowed toMore >>
Friday, January 27 2012 4:27 PM EST2012-01-27 21:27:36 GMT
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is suggesting that the news media is responsible for tarnishing his party's reputation among immigrants. Addressing a Hispanic leadership conference nearMore >>
Friday, January 27 2012 4:25 PM EST2012-01-27 21:25:57 GMT
Mitt Romney's ties to the Northeast gave him a boost on the way to winning the New Hampshire primary. Newt Gingrich's roots in the South probably had at least a little to do with his triumph in SouthMore >>
Friday, January 27 2012 4:24 PM EST2012-01-27 21:24:24 GMT
Forget the so-called liberal media. Newt Gingrich's most ardent critics are now conservative pundits and columnists. Many of them have launched aggressive campaigns to discredit the former House speakerMore >>
Friday, January 27 2012 4:22 PM EST2012-01-27 21:22:34 GMT
Newt Gingrich cast Mitt Romney as the most anti-immigrant candidate of the four contenders for the Republican presidential nomination in campaign debate Thursday night in Hispanic-heavy Florida. "That'sMore >>
Friday, January 27 2012 4:19 PM EST2012-01-27 21:19:07 GMT
Lehigh Acres in Florida knows the housing crisis first hand. And it's in the spotlight with Florida's Republican presidential primary looming next week. It used to be a sleepy, rural area in southwestMore >>
Friday, January 27 2012 4:17 PM EST2012-01-27 21:17:06 GMT
Why do Mitt Romney and other wealthy investors pay lower taxes on the income they make from investments than they would if they earned their millions from wages? Because Congress, through the tax code,More >>
Friday, January 27 2012 4:14 PM EST2012-01-27 21:14:07 GMT
As the Republican presidential campaign has turned south, into the region that seceded from the Union 150 years ago, old debates about the term "states' rights" and federal authority echo anew in phrasesMore >>
