Candidates begin filing to run in Arkansas’ 2020 election

by Andrew DeMillo, AP

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Candidates for state and federal office in Arkansas’ 2020 election have begun making their bids official.

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The filing period for office in Arkansas kicked off Monday at the state Capitol. Hundreds of candidates are expected file paperwork up until the deadline at noon Nov. 12.

Arkansas’ primary will be held on March 3. Aside from the presidential race, the election will be highlighted by Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton’s bid for a second term. Democrat Josh Mahony has announced he will challenge the incumbent lawmaker. Cotton planned to file paperwork for his re-election bid on Monday afternoon.

All four of Arkansas’ Republican U.S. House members are seeking re-election next year.

Republicans also hold majorities in the state House and Senate.

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