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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 1d

Arkansas Democrats filed bills during the most recent legislative session that would have meaningfully improved our mental health crisis.

We are READY to take action.

Read more here:

www.arhousedems.com/our-agenda.h...

Our Agenda

Democrats are in the minority in the Arkansas House. But we don't sit on the sidelines. For the 2025 legislative session, we introduced an ambitious policy package, the Better Arkansas Agenda,...

www.arhousedems.com

Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 1d

Devastating news 😪

We MUST take steps to improve our mental health outcomes as a state. This is URGENT.

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 1d

NEWS: Senate District 26 is standing up to fight for their representation at the State Capitol 👏

Gov. Sarah Sanders’ unlawful attempt to deprive Arkansans of their voice in the State Senate is wrong, and we’re looking forward to seeing how this lawsuit plays out in court.

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 2d

ARKANSAS 🚨

We’re having a special election in our MOST competitive State House District‼️

WE CAN WIN THIS SEAT FOR DEMOCRATS & WE’RE GONNA NEED YOUR HELP.

CHIP IN to help us flip SEATS during SPECIAL ELECTIONS— go to ArkDems.us/ElectDemocrats

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 5d

IT’S OFFICIAL: CANDIDATE FILING FOR THE 2026 ELECTION BEGINS IN ONE MONTH‼️

We have SO MANY STRONG candidates— but right now, we know that there will STILL be Republicans without an opponent...

That’s why… WE NEED YOU TO RUN🫵

Sign 🆙 at ArkDems.us/run

Nominate someone ArkDems.us/Nominate

Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 6d

WHAT A DAY hosting Gov. Martin O'Malley! We are so grateful he is taking the time to be with us here in the Natural State!

Catch him on THV11 TONIGHT discussing Social Security or JOIN US at our Town Hall this evening!

RSVP here! ArkDems.us/TownHall

Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 7d

Real crybaby stuff from French Hill as he blames the shutdown on “Senate Democrats’ unwillingness to do their job and fund the government”

…. Republicans control the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the White House. Please be serious.

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 8d

HAPPENING NOW: Legislators are questioning Education Secretary Jacob Oliva about DEVASTATING cuts that will increase the cost of child care in Arkansas.

Providers affected ARE on the agenda. Don't miss it.

WATCH LIVE: sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00284/Harmon...

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 12d

NEWS 📰 Gov. Sanders is leaving Senate District 26 without representation for MORE THAN A YEAR🤯

This announcement is a middle finger to EVERY VOTER in Senate District 26.

Arkansas Democrats will not stop fighting for representation and transparency, no matter what it takes.

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 13d

🚨TAKE ACTION 🚨 CALL the Governor’s office at (501) 682-2345 and tell her:

Don’t cut child care funding.

Don’t raise child care costs.

Make child care more affordable, not less.

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 13d

NEWS 📰 HIGHLY-RATED Child Care providers are having their funding SLASHED by Gov. Sanders and Republicans. These cuts will be DEVASTATING for Arkansas families ✂️

Read our full statement: www.arkdems.org/republicans-...

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 22d

IT’S NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY, Y’ALL🗳️🇺🇸📋

TODAY, you have the perfect excuse to shamelessly ask your loved ones if they’re READY to make their voice heard in 2026 ✅

CELEBRATE TODAY by going to ArkDems.us/NVRD to check YOUR registration 🥳

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 28d

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Sep 6

Col. Marcus Jones (Ret.): “As someone who served our nation in uniform for more than 3 decades, I want to be clear: renaming the Department of Defense is just plain stupid.

Trump wants to distract you from his tanking economy, the Epstein cover-up, & countless broken promises. It’s a damn shame.”

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Sep 5

🚨🚨🚨 There are FEWER THAN 60 DAYS until the 2026 CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD

Democrats build power by BUILDING THE BENCH, y’all.

You know your neighbors & who would be a great Democratic candidate. And we want to hear from YOU 🫵

🔎 Submit a name HERE: ArkDems.us/Nominate

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Sep 3

TODAY, Trump says the Epstein scandal is a “DEMOCRAT HOAX,” as EPSTEIN SURVIVORS speak at a nationally televised press conference at the Capitol.

Epstein survivor Haley Robson: “I am a registered Republican…This is not a hoax. We are real human beings.”

#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Sep 3

TODAY, the Special Session on redistricting begins in Missouri.

The MO GOP is spending millions of $$$ on a special session to give Trump more seats in Congress.

It’s WRONG. That’s why we’re teaming up with Missouri Dems to fight back. Chip in here: secure.actblue.com/donate/moar

SUPPORT MISSOURI DEMS as they fight Trump's Corrupt Redistricting Scam

Show your support with a contribution.

secure.actblue.com

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Sep 2

Arkansas Democrats extend our deepest condolences to the friends and loved ones of Sen. Gary Stubblefield. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

www.thv11.com/article/news...

Longtime Arkansas Senator Gary Stubblefield has died

State Senator Gary Stubblefield, who served Arkansas for over a decade, has died at 74. He represented Senate District 26.

www.thv11.com

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Sep 1

Read more from DPA Labor Caucus Chair & Arkansas AFL-CIO President Gerald Sale here: www.arkdems.org/celebrating-...

Celebrating Labor Day with Our Labor Caucus Chair Gerald Sale - Arkansas Democrats

Today, it’s Labor Day in Arkansas! It’s time to celebrate the victories of the Labor movement— and we have many victories to celebrate. We ended the national child labor epidemic, where 6 and 7-year-o...

www.arkdems.org

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day!

Every Arkansan can agree that if you work a full-time job, you should be able to live with dignity.

Labor organizers believe that, workers believe that, & Arkansas Democrats are fighting to achieve that.

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Aug 28

Y’ALL. Iowa Democrats broke their GOP supermajority 👏

In 2026, Arkansas can, too!

But... we need your help.

INVEST in DEFENDING our INCUMBENTS & FLIPPING SEATS in competitive districts TODAY.

Trust us, every $ counts.

CHIP IN or REPOST if you're with us
arkdems.us/breakthesupermajority

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Aug 28

GRATEFUL for the Democratic Party leaders in Jefferson County who are keeping up the fight for a better Arkansas 👏

Our county parties are ESSENTIAL in our work to move Arkansas forward. Join the fight 🤝

Find your local party ArkDems.org/Counties

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · Aug 27