Arkansas elections board decertifies Searcy County election commissioners

Arkansas elections board decertifies Searcy County election commissioners

State Board of Election Commissioners Jamie Clemmer and Bilenda Harris-Ritter during a meeting on July 15, 2024, to consider a permanent rule requiring "wet signatures" on Arkansas voter registration forms except at select state agencies. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate)State election regulators decertified all three members of the Searcy County Election Commission on Wednesday over allegations the commission accepted equipment in violation of …

State election board: Drew County poll worker and clerk acted improperly with voter displaying a political pin | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A Drew County poll worker and deputy clerk challenged letters sent by the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners pertaining to the women's actions on Oct. 31, when a voter entered a polling place visibly wearing a button displaying former President Joe Biden and the words "WEAK MEN CREATE HARD TIME."

Searcy Co. Commissioner Speaks Out: ‘We Were Targeted for Paper Ballots’ - Conduit News Arkansas

Searcy County Election Commissioners Decertified Amid Paper Ballot Controversy On June 11, 2025, the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners decertified three Searcy County election commissioners, including Laurie Gross, banning them from serving for 14 years. The decision, stemming from a $100 equipment lease, has sparked debate over the county’s adoption of hand-counted paper ballots and perceived state overreach. Gross detailed the cou…