After completing medical school and residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,Bledsoe spent five years on faculty in the Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine completing a two-year fellowship in International Emergency Medicine and a Masters in Public Healthfrom the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Kelly Krout is the only declared candidate on the Democratic side, but several other candidates. We are independent and not affiliated with any investors, shareholders, political parties or interestgroups. 2023, Arkansas Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KHBS-TV. Leslie Carol Rutledge was sworn in on January 10, 2023 as Arkansass 21st Lieutenant Governor and the first woman to ever hold the States second-highest office. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Governor are introduced during the Arkansas Press Association Day of Debates on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Little Rock Union Station. A candidate for Arkansas lieutenant governor, state Sen. Jason Rapert, Monday criticized fellow candidate Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's spending on her office's television ads,. The three candidates competing to become Arkansas' lieutenant governor debated the issues in Conway. "There wasn't time for fluff," he said. On Tuesday, the three candidates for Lieutenant Governor took the debate stage at the University of Central Arkansas. "I'm not a Washington insider or career politician, I grew up on a dead-end dirt road," Gibson touted. AG Leslie Rutledge tops crowded field for Republican nod in Arkansas lieutenant governor's race Libertarian candidate Gilbert, who has a background in law enforcement and city government, said he would take the opposite approach, saying the position of lieutenant governor is an ultimately unnecessary role. My role has been to improve infrastructure, educate, and empower employees and ensure public safety and security through budget reductions, driving efficiencies, and a focus on building our future, Wood explained. However, during the debate, Rutledge said she would focus on her accomplishments as attorney general, including defending the state's anti-abortion laws in court and her participation in challenging polices set by President Joe Biden's administration rather "than rehashing some 20-year-old nonsense that got dismissed immediately. Governor. All rights reserved. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge was the only Republican candidate who did not appear. Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas Frank Gilbert advanced from the Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas on February 20, 2022. Wood has also worked as the head of International Recruiting for Walmart and as District Human Resources director for Home Depot. Takethequiz. He is a small business owner, licensed financial advisor and insurance agent and lives near Conway. Arkansas. She said she's also fought to protect Arkansans' Second Amendment rights, young girls in school, and religious liberties. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission ofiSideWith.com. The party primary is May 24. Bledsoe said he is a physician, not a politician, who is Christian, pro-life, pro-entrepreneur, anti-mandate and anti-Marxist. He noted the results included making Arkansas more business-friendly by removing government barriers and red tape so Arkansans could turn an idea into a business, expanded education opportunities and civic engagement programs, and improved election security and reporting processes. She is also finishing her master's degree in social work. 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. In fiscal 2023, which starts July 1, the state Department of Finance and Administration projects the state's individual income taxes will total $3.48 billion of the state's total general revenue of $7.53 billion. Rapert pointed to his willingness to enter the political fray years ago compared to his newcomer opponents. Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Election Results 2022 r Projected winner Leslie Rutledge 64.2% 577,316 d Kelly Krout 32.1% 288,631 95% expected votes in (Est. Webb, of Benton, said Bequette, who now "calls other people RINOS," indicated he was too busy when he tried to get him to run for the state's attorney general post about a decade ago. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Thomas Metthe). IE 11 is not supported. In addition to his clinical duties, Bledsoe was the personal physician to former President Bill Clinton during Clintons tour of Africa in September 2002 and served in Uganda and Senegal on the advance team of President George W. Bush when the President visited the African continent in July of 2003. He is an emergency physician who studied at UAMS and Johns Hopkins.One of his top priorities is to help entrepreneurs with better broadband and programs to help people start businesses.Bledsoe Campaign Website | Bledsoe on Facebook | Bledsoe on Twitter | Bledsoe on InstagramBledsoe's Financial DisclosureWATCH: Greg Bledsoe On The Record with 40/29 NewsJason RapertRapert has been a member of the Arkansas General Assembly since his election in 2010. Chris BequetteBequette owns a financial advising and wealth management practice. Candidates for Lt. Arkansas is one of 21 states that elects its lieutenant governor separately from its governor. Some states and some individual counties provide results broken down by type of ballot cast, which can include Election Day votes, or those cast early, either in person or by mail. Just two of the three candidates running for the attorney general were present: Jesse Gibson (D) and Leon Jones Jr. (R). Wood says his experience in Washington County would help him as lieutenant governor of Arkansas. Griffin of Little Rock, who is the state's former lieutenant governor, was sworn in Jan. 10. He lives in Little Rock and worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney before entering the financial sector. He is an emergency physician who studied at UAMS and Johns Hopkins.One of his top priorities is to help entrepreneurs with better broadband and programs to help people start businesses. Joseph WoodWood is currently serving his second term as Washington County Judge. He holds the record as the longest-serving Republican state party chairman in Arkansas and in the country, according to the Arkansas Attorney General's office. 2018, 2022, 2026, and 2030). Krout says she can help reform the state's convoluted foster system. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Lt. Gov. The general election is set for Nov. 8, 2022. "People are tired of government in every little corner of their life," he said, pointing to business closings during the covid pandemic, which he opposed. Joseph Wood is serving his second term as a Washington County judge. Wood serves as chair of the National Association of Counties Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee, Veterans & Military Services Committee, and the Broadband Taskforce & Advisory Council. 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. The Republicans will vie in the May 24 primary. She says DHS is understaffed and needs more resources. Bledsoe also said he wants to eliminate the state income tax, support law enforcement and work on school choice, which "is not just an education issue, it is a moral issue," he said. Candidates for Arkansas attorney general in the 2022 election include Arkansas Lt. Gov. Suggest a missing candidate here. He grew up with two brothers and a sister. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge dropped out of the gubernatorial race on November 9, 2021 and immediately redirected her efforts toward the Lieutenant Governors election. (KNWA/KFTA) The Arkansas primary election date is approaching quickly, with less than two weeks remaining until Natural State voters will head to the polls on May 24. He grew up in Rogers, lives in Little Rock, and continues to practice Emergency Medicine. This reform legislation enhanced the oversight of the State Board of Finance and increased checks and balances related to the Treasurer's Office. In November of 2021, Rutledge decided to abandon her bid for governor to run for lieutenant governor. Whenever that information is widely available in a state on election night, NBC News will display it. Leslie Rutledge is Arkansas' sitting attorney general, a role she has held since 2015. Compare the candidates policies, political views, popularity ratings, and latest public opinion polling. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. May 24, 2022 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Primary Election Results Republican Lt. Gov. Four Republicans have announced bids to seek the nomination for Arkansaslieutenant governor. He has overseena county that has grownby fifteen families every day, he noted in the release. If the none of the GOP candidates win a majority of the votes in the primary, the two top voter-getters will advance to a runoff election on June 21 to determine the Republican nominee in the Nov. 8 general election. There were no incumbents in this race. Governor 40% - AG Leslie Rutledge 4% - Doyle Webb 11% - Sen. Jason Rapert 8.5% - Greg Bledsoe 4.5% - Chris Bequette 7% - Judge. These are the most engaging discussions about this election. Governor of Arkansas. Wednesday [], The U.S. intelligence community has determined it was unlikely that a foreign adversary is responsible for a series of anomalous health incidents (AHI) plaguing intelligence and diplomatic staffers across the globe. Leslie RutledgeRutledge is Arkansas' sitting attorney general, a role she has held since 2015. The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2022 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor election. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Tim Griffin and Leon Jones, executive director of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. Az adatvdelmi irnyelvek kztt s a Cookie-szablyzatban bvebben olvashat arrl, hogyan hasznljuk fel az adatait. While at UCA, he served on the Student Judicial Board and as a congressional intern in the office of former 2nd Congressional District U.S. Rep.Ray Thornton. As of Feb. 10, 2021, no Democrats have announced a bid for lieutenant governor. But Rapert, of Conway, said that "You can't be pro-life and fight pro-life legislation and I am tired of hearing some of the people on this platform," who have fought against the Arkansas Legislature enacting legislation including a Texas-style civil cause of action provision. The election coincided with various other federal and state elections, including for Governor of Arkansas. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Chris Bequette appeared in four straight bowl games as a lineman for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1984-1987. As chairman of Insurance and Commerce, during regular sessionshe sponsors legislation to update laws regulating the insurance industry and to modernize policies at the state Insurance Department. If turnout is particularly low, however, other candidates with more limited but enthusiastic followings are more likely to keep her under 50 percent and to force a runoff. He was the Arkansas democratic party's nominee for Lt. In the 2013 legislative session, Rapert joined the Senate leadership and was the lead sponsor of Act 301, the Human Heartbeat Protection Act. Brmikor mdosthatja a kivlasztott belltsait az Adatvdelmi lehetsgek oldalon. Woodis currently serving his second term as county judge, a position that is administrative. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Oklahomans who want to vote on a measure thatwould legalize recreational marijuanain the state are heading to the polls soon. Contact our sales team. v. t. e. The 2022 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the lieutenant governor of the state of Texas. Prior to becoming county judge, Wood served Arkansas as the Deputy Secretary of State, responsible for the Business Commercial Services and Education Divisions, and he worked with the Elections Division. Arkansas Lieutenant GovernorState Capitol, Suite 270Little Rock, AR 72201-1061. Heis the founder and former president of Holy Ghost Ministries, Inc. (HGM), a faith-based humanitarian missions organization providing clean water and assistance to the poor and orphans in Ghana West Africa, Uganda and the Philippines. Im running for lieutenant governor because there are big issues facing our state and my record of cutting government waste, recruiting new businesses, and standing for conservative values are needed for a better Arkansas,Wood said in a news release. The election coincided with various other federal and state elections, including for governor of Texas. At one point, Bequette said Rapert has voted to raise gas and diesel taxes. FAYETTEVILLE -- Five of the six Republican candidates for lieutenant governor gave voters a wide range of reasons they are the best one for the job Friday. He is running for the Republican nomination for attorney general in this year's primary election. The candidate wrote the foreword to Americas 20/20 Vision: The Plan and authored two childrens books, "Saving Joey" and "Adopting Joey," based on his true-life story. He said he was chief of staff to the late Lt. Gov. 40 29 News on the record. Tim Griffin, who is barred by term limits from seeking re-election in 2022, has announced he will run for attorney general. Kelly Ross Krout is the lone Democrat in the field, and she will be on the ballot for the general election in November. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. This is 40 29 news on the record. Both seek the Republican nomination. The Republican Party won majorities in the state Legislature 10 years ago, Bequette said. Leslie Rutledge. She said that her staff didn't take a position on Rapert's proposed bill to couple a Texas-style civil cause of action provision with a ban on abortion except to save the life of a mother. Whenever that information is widely available in a state on election night, NBC News will display it. The official duties of Arkansas' lieutenant governor as described by the Arkansas Constitution are to preside over the 35-member Senate with a tie-breaking vote, and to serve as governor if the governor is impeached, removed from office, dies or is otherwise unable to discharge the office's duties, according to the office's website. ", Print Headline: 5 in GOP race speak at forum, Copyright 2023, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. 40/29's Yuna Lee is talking to the Republican and Democratic hopefuls on 40/29 News On The Record. Before that, he served as the Deputy Secretary of State for Business and Commercial Services and Education Divisions. I understand that submitting my email address allows iSideWith.com to send me important notifications via email. A review conducted by intelligence agencies for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and released Wednesday probed a series of health []. Both days will bring the chance for severe storms, but Thursday will feature the greatest potential for a widespread outbreak in our area. Webb promised to be a full-time lieutenant governor and declared he was not going to use the office as a political steppingstone. . Bledsoe, of Little Rock, said Rutledge has significantly increased the attorney general's spending on advertising and Rapert has voted to raise some taxes. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. State Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, cited his experience in government and private business. 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