Historic Election for Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Underway
Justices Rhonda Wood and Karen Baker vie for the position, marking the first time a woman will be elected to lead the court.
- Rhonda Wood and Karen Baker, who have opposing views on abortion legislation, are running to replace outgoing Chief Justice Dan Kemp.
- The Arkansas Supreme Court will maintain its conservative majority regardless of the election outcome.
- Arkansas voters are also deciding on a constitutional amendment that could revoke a casino license issued to the Cherokee Nation.
- All four Republican congressmen in Arkansas are facing challenges from Democratic candidates in the U.S. House races.
- Additional ballot measures on abortion and medical marijuana were blocked by state election officials.