Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' reelection campaign raised about $1.6 million and spent about $621,000 during the quarter that ended June 30, campaign finance reports posted on Tuesday night show.

State and local officials had differing interpretations of some new laws at a Thursday morning forum to discuss how those laws will impact future elections.

With the primary moved to March and new voter access rules in place, counties across Northwest Arkansas coordinate early to ensure smooth elections.

The Democratic Party of Arkansas announced Vice Chair Jannie Cotton will assume the role of Interim Chair effective July 15 and gave details regarding the election for the next chair on July 11.