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Following reorganization in 2019, Arkansas state government's executive branch contains fifteen cabinet-level departments. Many formerly independent departments were consolidated as "divisions" under newly created departments under a shared services model.
The 1864 constitution created the office of lieutenant governor [40] who would also act as president of the senate, [41] and who would serve as acting governor in case of vacancy. [42] The 1868 constitution maintained the position, [ 43 ] but the 1874 constitution removed it and returned to the original line of succession. [ 44 ]
Each officer's term is four years long. Office holders are term-limited to two full terms plus any partial terms before the first full term. Arkansas governors served two-year terms until a referendum lengthened the term to four years, effective with the 1986 general election. Statewide elections are held two years after presidential elections.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks after taking the oath of the office on the steps of the Arkansas Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
A prosecutor said Friday he will not file any criminal charges over the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the office of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that attracted nationwide scrutiny. An ...
On January 25, 2021, Sanders announced her candidacy for governor of Arkansas, an office her father, Mike Huckabee, held from 1996 to 2007. [82] A day later, Trump endorsed Sanders, calling her "a warrior". [83] On July 16, 2021, Sanders broke the Arkansas gubernatorial fundraising record by raising over $9 million. [84]
As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in Arkansas.
Prosecutor won't file criminal charges over purchase of $19K lectern by Arkansas governor's office 06/07/2024 22:17 -0400 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A prosecutor said Friday he will not file any criminal charges over the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the office of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that attracted nationwide scrutiny.