Primary Voting and Party Identification: A Look at the Numbers

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

From Blue to Red: The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas

By John C. Davis Note: a version of this piece appeared previously in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. If you’re new to the state or just young enough to not recall otherwise, you might assume that Arkansas has a long history of one-party political dominance, and that the GOP has held power for decades—much like many of … Continue reading From Blue to Red: The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas