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2020 ARKANSAS PRIMARIES: Guide to the candidates

2020 ARKANSAS PRIMARIES: Guide to the candidates
OUR SECRETARY OF STATE BELIEVES THAT COUNTY WEBSITES SHOULD HAVE BOTH. "I believe so, yes, you know, training is where I believe most of our funding should be. If we can harden the target especially through training and especially through the websites being more secure – yes. I believe so." ACCORDING TO ANALYSIS FROM CYBER SECURITY FIRM--- MCAFEE--- 78 PERCENT OF COUNTY WEBSITES IN ARKANSAS ARE ENCRYPTED. 56 PERCENT OF COUNTY WEBSITES END IN .GOV... 40/29'S COLE ZIMMERMAN TALKED TO COUNTY LEADERS THAT DON'T HAVE THOSE TWO LAYERS OF SECURITY. HE REPORTS FROM FAYETTEVILLE. ONE OF THE COUNTIES THAT DOESN'T FEATURE BOTH OF THOSE SECURITY MEASURES ON THEIR COUNTY AND ELECTION WEBSITES IS HERE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. TAKE PKG "Dot gov is an extra layer of verification that it is a legitimate government entity." WASHINGTON COUNTY'S SITE IS SECURE WITH THE ENCRYPTION FEATURE BUT DOESN'T HAVE THE DOT GOV DOMAIN. "It's something that Washington County has discussed and has made plans to consider moving forward with in the future." SOME COUNTIES NEARBY THAT DO FEATURE BOTH OF THOSE SECURITY MEASURES ARE BENTON, AND SEBASTIAN COUNTIES. IN THE MEANTIME, OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY SAY IT'S IMPORTANT TO CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE U-R-L YOU ARE VISITING, AND TO BE WARY OF ANY UNSOLICITED CONTACT. "I think the main thing for voters to be aware of is that we don't send out emails, we don't send out information that you have not requested." TWO OTHER COUNTIES THAT DON'T FEATURE BOTH OF THOSE SECURITY LAYERS ARE MADISON COUNTY, WHO HAVEN'T DISCUSSED THE ISSUE JUST YET, AND SCOTT COUNTY, WHO WE WERE UNABLE TO GET COMMENT FROM DUE
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2020 ARKANSAS PRIMARIES: Guide to the candidates
Below is a guide to the candidates in the 2020 primaries in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. We've included only candidates in contested races.Each candidate is listed with a brief bio and the top issues they've identified themselves with. Links to their website and social media are included when available.Follow this link to learn about the candidates running for president.Follow this link to learn about the issues that will be on the ballots.Arkansas' 2020 Democratic and Republican primaries will be held March 3, 2020. Follow this link to learn when, where, and how to vote.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ARKANSAS STATE HOUSEDistrict 21 Republican Primary (District 21 includes parts of Garland, Montgomery, Perry, Polk, Sebastian, Scott and Yell Counties.)Jim Reynolds is from Greenwood and owns an advertising business. He spent 25 years in the education field and hosted the "Jim Reynolds Outdoors" radio show. His website touts his support of the 2nd Amendment.(Website | Facebook)Marcus Richmond of Harvey is serving his third term in office. He is the President/CEO of America's Pet Registry Inc. His Facebook page promotes support for Arkansas foster families.(Facebook)District 74 Republican Primary(District 74 includes parts of Logan, Sebastian and Scott Counties)Shawn Bates of Subiaco is a small business owner who is running on a platform calling for new jobs and more enrollment in trade schools, according to the Booneville Democrat.Jon S. Eubanks of Paris is serving his fifth term in office. He is a farmer and former president of the local Farm Bureau, Paris Boys and Girls Club, and Paris Rotary Club. His Facebook page focuses on his positions in favor of abortion restrictions.(Facebook | Twitter)Curtis J. Varnell of Paris earned his Ph.D. in hydrogeology from the University of Arkansas and directs science education for 22 school districts in the state, according to his website. His site touts his support of the 2nd Amendment, support of abortion restrictions, and strong national borders.(Website | Facebook | Instagram)District 90 Republican Primary(District 90 includes part of Benton County)Jana Della Rosa of Lowell is serving her third term in office. She is a stay-at-home mom with experience in sales. The top issues listed on her website are the 2nd Amendment and other constitutional rights, religious freedom protection laws, abortion restrictions, and fiscal responsibility.(Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)Chris Latimer of Rogers is a worship pastor. His website says he advocates for Christian conservative values, including support for abortion restrictions, lower taxes, and the 2nd Amendment.(Website | Facebook | Instagram)Kendon Underwood of Cave Springs is an attorney and small business owner. His website emphasizes his support for abortion restrictions, lower taxes, and limited government.(Website | Twitter)District 91 Republican Primary(District 91 includes part of Benton County)Jorge Becker of Centerton is a U.S. Navy veteran and an employee of Walmart. Her Facebook page says she supports lower taxes and limited government.(Facebook)Delia J. Haak of Centerton is an adjunct professor at John Brown University, where she teaches courses in graduate business programs. Her website says she believes in cutting waste in state government, fighting for tax reform, and advocating for school choice.(Website | Facebook | Instagram)Scott Richardson of Bentonville is a Director of Technology Infrastructure at CEI Engineering. He is a combat veteran and a former adjunct professor. His platform calls for lower taxes, creating a long-term capital investment budget from general revenue and protecting Arkansas' history.(Facebook | Twitter)District 94 Republican Primary(District 94 includes part of Benton County)John P. Carr of Rogers is a former financial adviser with Edward Jones, according to his LinkedIn page.Adrienne Woods of Rogers is an attorney, the co-owner of FreeRide Studio, and the co-owner of the NW Arkansas Moms Blog. Her website highlights issues including bureaucratic red tape, the 2nd Amendment, and lower taxes.(Website | Facebook)When the election is over >> follow this link for results

Below is a guide to the candidates in the 2020 primaries in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. We've included only candidates in contested races.

Each candidate is listed with a brief bio and the top issues they've identified themselves with. Links to their website and social media are included when available.

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Follow this link to learn about the candidates running for president.

Follow this link to learn about the issues that will be on the ballots.

Arkansas' 2020 Democratic and Republican primaries will be held March 3, 2020. Follow this link to learn when, where, and how to vote.

ARKANSAS STATE HOUSE

District 21 Republican Primary

(District 21 includes parts of Garland, Montgomery, Perry, Polk, Sebastian, Scott and Yell Counties.)

Jim Reynolds and Marcus Richmond
Jim Reynolds and Marcus Richmond


Jim Reynolds is from Greenwood and owns an advertising business. He spent 25 years in the education field and hosted the "Jim Reynolds Outdoors" radio show. His website touts his support of the 2nd Amendment.
(Website | Facebook)

Marcus Richmond of Harvey is serving his third term in office. He is the President/CEO of America's Pet Registry Inc. His Facebook page promotes support for Arkansas foster families.
(Facebook)

District 74 Republican Primary
(District 74 includes parts of Logan, Sebastian and Scott Counties)

Shawn Bates, Jon S. Eubanks, Curtis J. Varnell
Shawn Bates, Jon S. Eubanks, Curtis J. Varnell

Shawn Bates of Subiaco is a small business owner who is running on a platform calling for new jobs and more enrollment in trade schools, according to the Booneville Democrat.

Jon S. Eubanks of Paris is serving his fifth term in office. He is a farmer and former president of the local Farm Bureau, Paris Boys and Girls Club, and Paris Rotary Club. His Facebook page focuses on his positions in favor of abortion restrictions.
(Facebook | Twitter)

Curtis J. Varnell of Paris earned his Ph.D. in hydrogeology from the University of Arkansas and directs science education for 22 school districts in the state, according to his website. His site touts his support of the 2nd Amendment, support of abortion restrictions, and strong national borders.
(Website | Facebook | Instagram)

District 90 Republican Primary
(District 90 includes part of Benton County)

Jana Della Rosa, Chris Latimer, Kendon Underwood
Jana Della Rosa, Chris Latimer, Kendon Underwood

Jana Della Rosa of Lowell is serving her third term in office. She is a stay-at-home mom with experience in sales. The top issues listed on her website are the 2nd Amendment and other constitutional rights, religious freedom protection laws, abortion restrictions, and fiscal responsibility.
(Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

Chris Latimer of Rogers is a worship pastor. His website says he advocates for Christian conservative values, including support for abortion restrictions, lower taxes, and the 2nd Amendment.
(Website | Facebook | Instagram)

Kendon Underwood of Cave Springs is an attorney and small business owner. His website emphasizes his support for abortion restrictions, lower taxes, and limited government.
(Website | Twitter)

District 91 Republican Primary
(District 91 includes part of Benton County)

Jorge Becker, Delia J. Haak, Scott Richardson
Jorge Becker, Delia J. Haak, Scott Richardson

Jorge Becker of Centerton is a U.S. Navy veteran and an employee of Walmart. Her Facebook page says she supports lower taxes and limited government.
(Facebook)

Delia J. Haak of Centerton is an adjunct professor at John Brown University, where she teaches courses in graduate business programs. Her website says she believes in cutting waste in state government, fighting for tax reform, and advocating for school choice.
(Website | Facebook | Instagram)

Scott Richardson of Bentonville is a Director of Technology Infrastructure at CEI Engineering. He is a combat veteran and a former adjunct professor. His platform calls for lower taxes, creating a long-term capital investment budget from general revenue and protecting Arkansas' history.
(Facebook | Twitter)


District 94 Republican Primary
(District 94 includes part of Benton County)

John P. Carr, Adrienne Woods
John P. Carr, Adrienne Woods

John P. Carr of Rogers is a former financial adviser with Edward Jones, according to his LinkedIn page.

Adrienne Woods of Rogers is an attorney, the co-owner of FreeRide Studio, and the co-owner of the NW Arkansas Moms Blog. Her website highlights issues including bureaucratic red tape, the 2nd Amendment, and lower taxes.
(Website | Facebook)

When the election is over >> follow this link for results