Benton County Special Election Unfolds | Little Rock News

Benton County’s political landscape is heating up as voters prepare for a special election on November 3 to fill the remainder of Austin McCollum’s term — just days after his arrest on serious domestic abuse charges. With McCollum stepping down and facing potential felony conviction, Republicans have already nominated his wife’s sister-in-law, Kara Armas, while Democrats scramble to lock in their candidate before August 28. Complicating matters further, McCollum remains on the ballot for Benton County judge — despite legal questions about his eligibility if convicted — and only Republicans can officially nominate someone for that role this cycle. The race is far from settled, with legal hurdles, shifting alliances, and high stakes making this one of Arkansas’ most volatile political moments yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41de8c09415692bd