Vacancy Certified in Arkansas House District 70
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Publication Date: 2024/10/27 14:35:00
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially certified a vacancy in House District 70 following the resignation of State representative Carlton Wing. Wing,a Republican representing North Little Rock,resigned to assume the role of Executive Director of Arkansas PBS.
Representative Wing’s Resignation and New Role
Carlton Wing formally submitted his resignation from the Arkansas House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 24, 2024, to accept the position of Executive Director at Arkansas PBS.He was appointed to the PBS role by the Arkansas PBS Commission on September 17, 2024.
Special Election Process
Governor Sanders notified both the Republican Party of Arkansas Chairman Joseph Wood and Democrat Party of Arkansas Chairman Marcus Jones about the vacancy.She has requested that each party determine within 10 days whether they wish to hold a special primary election or a convention of delegates to nominate their respective candidates.
Timeline and Next Steps
The parties have a 10-day window to decide on their nomination process. Once a decision is made, they must notify Governor Sanders. The timeline for a potential special election will depend on the parties’ choices and subsequent election scheduling.
Wing’s Tenure in the House
Representative Wing has served in the Arkansas House of Representatives since 2017. His departure creates a vacancy in a district that will need to be filled through the special election process outlined by the Governor.
Key Takeaways
- A vacancy exists in Arkansas House District 70 due to Carlton Wing’s resignation.
- Carlton Wing is now the Executive Director of Arkansas PBS.
- The Republican and Democrat parties in Arkansas have 10 days to decide how to nominate candidates for the special election.