TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
FEDERAL U.S. House of Representatives, Arkansas District 4 The United States House of Representatives, is the lower house of the U.S. Congress. Each state receives representation in the House in proportion to its population but is entitled to at least one representative. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT STATE OF ARKANSAS Secretary of State The secretary of state has jurisdiction over state election laws, ensuring uniform implementation throughout the state. Anna Beth Gorman (D) John Thurston (R) Treasurer of State
SCHOOL Texarkana, Arkansas School Board, District #7 At Large, Position One Representative
Amy Mae Leslie Cordia Metcalf Zone Two Representative Marilyn Funderburk Pamela Winchell Zone Five Representative Marsha Petty Sandra Rhone Texarkana Arkansas School District School Tax Rate COUNTY Justice of the Peace, District 1 Eric Darden Judy Wilson (R) Justice of the Peace, District 3 Ethan Eppinette (R) Richard Hall (D) CITY City Director Ward 3
The treasurer of state is the chief financial officer of the government of Arkansas.
Gregory Maxwell (L) Bruce Westerman (R) John White (D) U.S. Senate John Boozman (R) Kenneth Cates (L) Natalie James (D) STATE Governor
Mark Lowery (R) Pam Whitaker (D) Auditor of State
The Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress. Each U.S. state is represented by two senators, regardless of population.
The auditor of state is a state executive position in the Arkansas state government. The auditor “acts as the general accountant for the State, keeping track of all fund and appropriation balances of all state agencies, and writing the warrants (checks) in payment of the liabilities of the State.” Simeon Snow (L) Diamond Arnold-Johnson (D) Dennis Milligan (R) Commissioner of State Lands The commissioner has chief authority over Arkansas’ landed interests and serves as the chairperson for the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, among other responsibilities. Darlene Goldi Gaines (D) Tommy Land (R) State Senate, District 4 The Arkansas State Senate is the upper chamber of the Arkansas General Assembly.
The governor is an elected constitutional officer, the head of the executive branch, and the highest state office in Arkansas. Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. (L) Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) Chris Jones (D) Lieutenant Governor The lieutenant governor is an elected constitutional officer, the second-ranking officer of the executive branch, and the first officer in line to succeed the Governor of Arkansas. Frank Gilbert (L)
Lonny M. Goodwin (I) Jimmy Hickey Jr. (R)
Kelly Ross Krout (D) Leslie Rutledge (R) Attorney General
State Representative, District 100 The Arkansas House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Arkansas General Assembly. Carol Dalby (R) Luke Robertson (L) State Supreme Court Associate Justice, Position 2 The Arkansas Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort and has seven judgeships. Chris Carnahan (I) Robin Wynne (I)
Steven Hollibush Otha Williams Jr. City Director Ward 5 Donna Burnett
The attorney general is the chief law enforcement officer of the state of Arkansas. He or she serves as legal representation for state agencies and officers, provides official opinions on legal issues, and represents the state in criminal appeals. The attorney general also represents Arkansas Medicaid in cases of fraud and neglect and pursues violations of consumer protection law. Jesse Gibson (D) Tim Griffin (R)
Danny Jewell Phillip Jones Mayor Allen Brown Tederal Jefferson
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