Official Account. Arkansas's 35th Secretary of State. Husband. Father. Attorney. Outdoorsman.
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Jun 11
Join us June 30th at the Arkansas State Capitol for Liberty Day as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and reflect on the freedoms that continue to shape our nation. We look forward to welcoming Arkansans for a day of history, education, and civic pride.
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May 25
Today we honor the Americans who gave their lives in service to our country. May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America.
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May 22
America’s 250th Anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to teach the next generation what it means to be an American. I am proud to open the first exhibit of America 250 at the Arkansas State Capitol: Founding Fathers.
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May 19
Great speaking with the members of the Cabot Rotary Club today about the important work happening across Arkansas — from protecting election integrity and improving business services to preserving and enhancing our State Capitol for future generations. Appreciate the invitation and the opportunity to share what we’re working on for the people of Arkansas.
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Apr 5
Happy Easter! May we all have thankful hearts for the Risen King.
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Mar 31
Remember to go vote today! It is election day, and voting is not just a right, it is a duty. If you don’t know where your polling place is, it is easy to find with this link: voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterV…
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Mar 25
We are thankful for Attorney General Tim Griffin and his team for demonstrating a matchless commitment to protecting the integrity of Arkansas elections. The investigation and arrests of eight individuals on voter registration fraud charges make clear that unlawful activity will not be tolerated.
Eight people in Phillips County recently turned themselves in after agents in my Special Investigations Division obtained warrants for their arrest on felony charges related to a runoff election for the Phillips County Justice of the Peace seat for District 9. Lita Moore Johnson, 62, a teacher at Marvell School District who won the runoff election for the Justice of the Peace seat, was one of the individuals arrested after evidence was submitted that she told multiple voters to illegally change the address on their voter registration so that they could vote for her in the runoff. Johnson was charged with two counts of solicitation to commit perjury, a class D felony.
Seven other individuals were charged with perjury, a class C felony, for fraudulently changing their address on an Arkansas Voter Registration Application. Each of them voted in the precinct corresponding with the District 9 Justice of the Peace runoff despite their actual address dictating that they vote elsewhere.
They are:
• Mearion Armstrong, 68, retired
• Cordelia Foster, 60, an elementary teacher at KIPP Public School in Helena
• Shirley Hicks, 56, a custodian at Barton School District
• Jasean Smith, 30, a teacher at Central High School in Helena and the pastor of Galilee Church
• Adam Swopes, 26, a lieutenant with the Arkansas Department of Corrections
• Rachel Gamble Sykes, 56, Arkansas Crime Information Center coordinator for the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office
• Jocelyn Washington, 39, who works at the Phillips County Development Center
Keeping Arkansas’s elections the most secure in the country requires vigilance and perseverance, and I am pleased to see these individuals held accountable for their actions. tinyurl.com/nbbxv2ct #arnews
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Mar 20
The first K9 officer in Arkansas State Capitol Police history is now on duty — another step forward in protecting the Capitol from potential threats while keeping it accessible to the people it belongs to.
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Mar 13
Our office always enjoys educating young voters and emphasizing the importance of civic engagement. Thanks to the great kids who attended our Young Voter Workshop this year and our incredible staff who helped put on the successful event.
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Feb 20
Arkansas’s best days are ahead of it. Today was a small but meaningful symbol that we are not interested in managing a slow decline of our state, city, or our nation. Instead, we are going to build, expand and maintain the good, the true, and the beautiful. The State Capitol’s bronze doors are the birthright of every Arkansan, and I was proud to open them today.
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Feb 18
For the first time in 25 years, the State Capitol’s iconic bronze doors will welcome the public again — beginning this Friday from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. What once closed after 9/11 is now reopening thanks to modern security and a renewed commitment to access.
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Feb 3
In Arkansas, we believe our government should exist to benefit Arkansans, never foreign governments.
Today, we are announcing the Combating Hostile Foreign Influence Rule. It is in effect, and we are accepting reports online.
This rule wouldn’t exist if not for the incredible work of Mindy McAlindon and Matt McKee to get legislation to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who has fought every single day to protect Arkansans from foreign influence.
Working for Governor Sanders to fight China buying our farmland was the honor of a lifetime, and I will carry that spirit into every policy I shape.
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Jan 24
Thankful for everyone who’s stepping up to help during this winter storm, but especially our Capitol Police!
Jan 24
Shoutout to the Capitol Police that helped us get unstuck today @KARK4News @FOX16News
Please be careful when driving!!!
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Jan 10
Secretary Jester was pleased to unveil the first official 250th anniversary flag in Arkansas, marking the beginning of America’s 250th birthday celebration this year.
Freedom isn’t inherited by accident — it’s carried forward by sacrifice. 🇺🇸
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Jan 1
2025: A Year of Results for Arkansas.
From leading the nation in election security to streamlining business filings, being your Secretary of State for a year has been the honor of a lifetime.
We will always push forward for better systems, better security, and better service for the people of Arkansas.
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6 Dec 2025
❄️🎄 Don’t forget! Tonight, in partnership with @ARSecofState, #ARLive is sharing streaming coverage of the 87th annual Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony. You can join us for the heartwarming tradition starting at 5 CT here: myarpbs.org/arkansaslive.
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6 Nov 2025
Successful day in northwest Arkansas today!
Thank you to the Northwest Arkansas Realtors Association for having me as the guest speaker for today’s meeting. My team was also able to stop by our business office in Fayetteville and see the incredible progress they’ve made the last several months to provide quicker service and turnaround times for filings. Always encouraged by my time in this part of the state!
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5 Nov 2025
We’ve had a busy first few days of candidate filing at the State Capitol!
📅 Reminder: The candidate filing period will close on November 12 this year, as state offices will be closed November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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14 Oct 2025
➡️ 14 days ➡️ 1 day. That’s how Arkansas does business.
Government should never stand in the way of growth. Businesses, not government, will make our state’s economy flourish. That’s why my office cut business filing times from 14 days to just one, over a 90% reduction in wait times. We’re cutting red tape and making Arkansas a truly pro-business state.
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25 Sep 2025
I am proud to announce the Charlie Kirk Memorial Exhibit at the Arkansas State Capitol. It starts today and will continue through the end of October.
In America, we debate with words, not bullets. This exhibit is about ensuring the message of someone who was assassinated is not silenced, but instead, is shared louder than ever before.
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