. font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; Greg Henderson, president and chief marketing officer of Rock City Eats, is one of the three challengers so far hoping to unseat Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. in the November election. } .votebox-results-metadata { by Lisa Hammersly, Arkansas Advocate October 11, 2022. clear: both; $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { background-color: green; color: black; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? "Crowded, diverse field of 9 hope to become Gainesville's next mayor", "Summary Results - Election Night Reporting", "New candidate enters the race for Gainesville mayor", "Two new candidates join the race for Gainesville mayor", "Former mayor jumps into GNV mayoral race", "Gabriel Hillel: Address consequences of slavery, racism in Gainesville", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_Gainesville_mayoral_election&oldid=1137358640, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Short description with empty Wikidata description, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Ed Bielarski, former Gainesville Regional Utilities manager, Ansaun Fisher, sports management executive, Gabriel Hillel, slavery reparations activist, Harvey Ward, city commissioner and former mayor pro temp, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 05:49. The city of Little Rock, Arkansas, held a general election for mayor on November 8, 2022. Public policy. 100% remote. font-size: 12px; .infobox p { Greg Henderson ran for election for Mayor of Little Rock in Arkansas. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } width: 350px; Incumbent mayor Steve Adler was term-limited and could not run for re-election. vertical-align: top; And they can't know how candidates are spending those contribution dollars. font-style: italic; U.S. Congress | font-weight: 200; .inner_percentage.Democratic { Vote Counted *Incumbent. Candidates were asked about the citys 63 parks and Landers earlier comments that suggested he might close some. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Steve Landers called the citys contract with LITFest a sham.. padding-bottom: 8px; All rights reserved. max-width: 75px; .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { Rutledge's win has yet to be confirmed but she has posted online that she has won the GOP nomination. color: white; The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. .hideResponses { display: none;} background-color: green; .infobox { background-color: #f9d334; display: block; top: -1px; Scotts share of the vote was set to exceed the 40% threshold needed to win the mayoral election outright and avoid a December runoff. Mike Beebe (D) from 2007 to 2012 and as an adjunct professor at Arkansas State University from 2010 to 2012. U.S. President | His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Schwarz: Weve got a city that can provide leadership in a variety of ways. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Below, you can find everything you need to know about candidates, ballot issues . p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} I believe that the only way we thrive is if we work on building up all of us collectively. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. background-color: #f9d334; In the meantime, this years Nov. 1 filing deadline has other negative effects on Arkansas municipal campaigns, Sebold said. Landers, who owns multiple car dealerships in Central Arkansas, has argued for more police officers along with changes in policing practices to lower violent crime in Little Rock. Cities | Mayoral elections in Little Rock are nonpartisan. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } Mayor Frank Scott Jr., 38, is seeking a second term this fall. From left, Incumbent Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Glen Schwarz, Steve Landers Sr., and Greg Henderson field questions during a candidate forum held Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Little Rock. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { When those local candidates ran first in party primaries, they were required to file campaign finance disclosure forms in May or June or whenever primaries were held, Sloan said. While Landers did not take a stance and said he will accept whatever voters decide, Mayor Scott and the two other candidates, Glenn Schwarz and Greg Henderson showed support of the issue. padding-left: 10px; Sanders declares state of emergency after storms, National Weather Service confirms tornadoes in AR, Proposed bill would mandate teaching breastfeeding, Garland Co. sheriff releases names in shooting deaths, Garland County deputies: Man & woman dead after shooting, AST Blog: Severe Weather Awareness Week Watches, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Mike Huckabees political action committee. All rights reserved. U.S. President | FILE Little Rock City Hall is shown in this 2019 file photo. .results_text { } text-align: center; color: #6db24f; Contact Editor Sonny Albarado for questions: info@arkansasadvocate.com. State legislature | .results_table { Candidates were asked how the city should move forward on addressing economic growth. width: 100%; width: 50px; background-color: #db0000; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Focus on retention and expansion efforts for our existing businesses to help them grow. } border: 1px solid #999; Scott, a former member of the state highway commission, became Little Rocks first elected Black mayor in a runoff election. .election_results_text { .results_row.winner { .race_header.libertarian { .widget-row.heading { Scott was a vice president at First Security Bank in Little Rock from 2012 to 2018. Contact Editor Sonny Albarado for questions: info@arkansasadvocate.com. } Adjusting centuries old zoning, building, and planning codes to allow for more affordable housing options. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. I think hes handled it just as well as any other mayor thats come through, Luckett said. margin-bottom: 0; }) Government. Amid other challenges, including rising homicides and the upheaval of the 2020 George Floyd protests, Scott has tried to target neglected areas of the city for economic development and promoted a community school initiative with the Little Rock School District. Arkansas Advocate is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. In earlier forums, Scott has emphasized plans to bring more growth and economic development to the city, and pointed to progress made since his 2018 election. Little Rock previously had two Black mayors, but they were chosen for the job by fellow city board members and not by voters. border:1px solid #FFB81F; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, The special election was called after Mayor Tom Barrett resigned on December 22, 2021, to become the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg. .indicate_scroll { He supplied these figures: $45 in campaign contributions and $400 in expenditures. Source. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Scott has defended his handling of crime, noting that Little Rocks overall violent crime rate is down compared to the same period last year. .inner_percentage { Roughly an hour and a half remains for Arkansans to cast their ballots as candidates prepare to join their respective watch parties, where they'll be able to watch results as they become available. Below you will find the latest updates regarding polling locations, ballot issues, and the decision in the races. Elections in 2023 | background-color: #003388; In 2012 he started my own business, Rock City Eats, to highlight and promote local restaurants while providing them consulting and marketing services. Listen 5:17 Steve Landers' campaign website Steve Landers says he's running for mayor of Little Rock as a way to give back to the community. Create Stronger Neighborhoods by: Implement a stronger, more strategic city planning to make sure growth is happening in ways that are best for the long term viability of Little Rock. 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Hes also been endorsed by some of the Black students who integrated Central High. } Little Rock's mayoral race is nonpartisan. display: inline-block; .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } .votebox-results-metadata-p { How to vote | Landers: LITfest was a bad idea from the startIt was a political rally for our mayorPeople who used to work for the mayor were going to get their pockets lined., Schwarz: Riverfest failed about 10 years agoLITfest probably wasnt a criminal deal. .widget-row.heading { Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott talks to reporters at City Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas after filing to run for reelection on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Little Rock so far this year has reported at least 71 homicides, surpassing the record the city reached in 1993. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { } LITTLE ROCK, Ark. In terms of the US House race, here are the latest on results: As of now, here are the leaders in each of the following races: Voting polls in Arkansas have officially closed for the 2022 primary election. [3][4], As of November 2022, Scott was president of the African American Mayors Association. Election day is here in Arkansas and voters have until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday to cast their ballots in 2022 May primary. .widget-row.value-only.white { Steve said he wants to fund the Little Rock police department. display: table; Click here to read the survey answers. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. .widget-row { State and local courts | The Central Arkansas Library System, KUAR, and the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County hosted the forum in the Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rocks River Market district. Scott cast his reelection bid as a choice between moving forward or backward, and said Landers had no plan to address crime. } .inner_percentage.Republican { height: 50px; .results_row.winner { NEWS! width: 100% Source1Source2. .results_table { display: table; As of publication, the city is up to 17 homicides in 2022. font-weight: bold; Streamline the process for starting a small business and implement a business coordinator as a resource for businesses to get answers and guidance. overflow: hidden; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { Incumbent Frank Scott Jr. defeated Steve Landers, Greg Henderson, and Glen Schwarz in the general election for Mayor of Little Rock on November 8, 2022. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. Follow Arkansas Advocate on Facebook and Twitter. width: 100%; text-align: center; Local Entrepreneur and businessman D. C. Reeves was elected during the primary by earning the majority, 7,682 votes (51.11%), against three opponents, Jewell Cannada-Wynn, Sherri Myers and Steven Sharp. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, republican candidate for governor, voted this morning at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, joined by her husband and children. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Candidates for Little Rock Mayor debated over the top issues in the city Monday night, as the November election inches closer. Sarah Huckabee Sanders officially wins the Republican nomination for Arkansas governor over Doc Washburn. background-color: #db0000; width: 43%; Mayoral elections in Little Rock are nonpartisan. background-color: red; .widget-row.Green { .results_row td:first-child { The city remains racially . This service is free to readers and other news outlets. text-align: center; Three-time Little Rock mayoral candidate Glen Schwarz said hes been working to decriminalize marijuana use for 30 years and urged a vote for Issue 4. font-style: italic; } LITTLE ROCK, Ark. font-weight: 200; Sloan said he hasnt heard complaints about the late deadlines for municipal races in his 25 years with the Arkansas Ethics Commission, which enforces rules for campaigns. Better to have a monopoly than to have it illegal.. word-wrap: break-word; The best states in the U.S. come from coast to coast. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. } Arkansas Advocate maintains editorial independence. letter-spacing: 0.03em; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: white; Election day is here in Arkansas and voters have until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday to cast their ballots in 2022 May primary. The election was nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations did not appear on the ballot. } .widget-img { color: black; color: #888; } float: left; } } font-size: .9em; } .indicate_scroll { } Yes, it [LITfest] had to be canceled. Arkansas Advocate maintains editorial independence. The four have debated for weeks in community forums over issues including policing, parks, public records, a canceled citywide festival and how best to grow the Capital city. The later deadlines certainly make it difficult to investigate potential violations of the law and timely reporting before the election, Sebold wrote. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. $('.hideResponses').hide(); } LITTLE ROCK, Ark. .electionsectionheading { .outer_percentage { 1 most dangerous city in America., He also defended his earlier call for more canines in the police department, saying they could help de-escalate a problem rather than a police officer getting shot in the face.. font-size: 2em; The Central Arkansas Library System, KUAR, and the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County hosted the forum in the Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rocks River Market district. background: #4c4c4c; margin: 0; LITTLE ROCK, Ark. color: #0645ad; padding-bottom: 7px; font-size: 16px; He acknowledged that his campaign came up short and congratulated Scott. Scott's election in 2018 was a landmark for a city long known for the 1957 desegregation of Little Rock Central High School, when nine Black students were escorted into the school in front of an angry white mob. .inner_percentage.Green { } The 2022 Gainesville mayoral election took place on November 8, 2022, electing the new Mayor of Gainesville, Florida. The Arkansas Advocate is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to tough, fair daily reporting and investigative journalism that holds public officials accountable and focuses on the relationship between the lives of Arkansans and public policy. position: absolute; display: inline-block; .inner_percentage.Democratic { LITTLE ROCK, Ark. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} position: relative; border: 1px solid #999; Whitaker is the Democratic Party's nominee for state treasurer; she ran unopposed in the primary. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { How much help are American volunteers in Ukraine? letter-spacing: .04em;
, See also:Mayoral election in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { .votebox-results-cell--number { } The results have been certified. padding:7px 8px 8px; This race is very simple: do you want to go backward to a horrid past, or do you want to continue growing forward?" They include one campaign thats been supported by former Gov. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { } .results_table_container { div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } color: #fff; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { margin-right: 12px; In the. margin-top: 0px; background-color: #f9f9f9; Code Ann. Little Rock's first popularly elected Black mayor is in the middle of a tough reelection bid four years after he promised to unite Arkansas' capital. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { The Arkansas Advocate is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to tough, fair daily reporting and investigative journalism that holds public officials accountable and focuses on the relationship between the lives of Arkansans and public policy. The event was scheduled for last weekend but cancelled days before due to alleged contract violations. width: 150px; } You dont worry about crime because you spent $2.2 million protecting yourself with security, Landers said to the mayor. Greg grew up in the central Arkansas area and has been a lifelong resident. width: 50%; Work with City Directors to identify projects in each ward based on the unique and individual needs of the local neighborhoods. As they have in previous forums, Scott and Landers traded barbs over crime and related issues. Watch our live coverage of the election results starting at 7:35 p.m. Leslie Rutledge avoids a runoff in the crowded Republican race for Lieutenant Governor. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. The 2022 Gainesville mayoral election took place on November 8, 2022, electing the new Mayor of Gainesville, Florida.Incumbent mayor Lauren Poe is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. background-color: red; font-style: italic; margin: 0; width: 57%; background-color: #003388; Contact our sales team. Whitaker, 66, presumably will face. In a statement over the weekend, he said the city has put social workers in the field, funded conflict resolution programs for at-risk youth and targeted patrols in high-crime areas of the city.