John C. Davis The following is the second of a series of posts on party primaries in Arkansas and recent consideration to closing the GOP primaries in the state. Voter turnout rates are low in Arkansas. As a rule, Arkansans vote in the highest proportion in the following order: general elections with a presidential contest, midterm elections, … Continue reading Primary Voting and Party Identification: A Look at the Numbers
Month: July 2024
The Push for a GOP Closed Primary and Potential Issues
John C. Davis The following is the first of a series of posts on party primaries in Arkansas and recent consideration to closing the GOP primaries in the state. On June 8, the Republican Party of Arkansas voted to “close” the GOP primaries in the state at their bi-annual statewide convention. This rule change would limit access to a Republican … Continue reading The Push for a GOP Closed Primary and Potential Issues
