On March 5, 2024, Arkansas held general elections for Position 2 and the Chief Justice position on the Arkansas Supreme Court. The candidates for Chief Justice are competing to fill the seat currently held by Chief Justice Dan Kemp, who is retiring due to reaching the state’s mandatory retirement age. Justice Karen Baker and Justice Rhonda Wood defeated Justice Barbara Webb and former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Jay Martin in the election and will advance to a runoff election on November 5, 2024.
In the general election for Position 2, Justice Courtney Hudson defeated Circuit Judge Carlton D. Jones.
Total Estimated TV Spending: $159,190
Candidates:
- Estimated spending by Jay Martin: $73,500
- Estimated spending by Courtney Hudson: $47,230
- Estimated spending by Barbara Webb: $28,960
- Estimated spending by Rhonda Wood: $9,500
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February 29 – FAITH FAMILY AND THE RULE OF LAW
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Justice Rhonda Wood stands for faith, family, and the rule of law. She’s not afraid of tough decisions.”
Sponsor: Rhonda Wood
Estimated Spending: $9,500
February 26 – PRIVATE PRACTICE
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “From private practice to prosecuting attorney to Justice on the Supreme Court, my over four decades of experiences have more than prepared me for this opportunity.”
Sponsor: Barbara Webb
Estimated Spending: $28,960
February 16 – AN OUTSIDER 15
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “…then there’s Jay Martin, an outsider and conservative lawyer who will enforce the law, not change it.”
Sponsor: Jay Martin
Estimated Spending: $36,300
February 15 – NOT A JUDGE 15
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “As a Chief Justice, I will work for the people and will defend our values against the robe-wearing activists rewriting the law.”
Sponsor: Jay Martin
Estimated Spending: $37,200
February 14 – OVER A DECADE
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “I know first-hand the impact of a good judge and I think about it every time I put on my robe.”
Sponsor: Courtney Hudson
Estimated Spending: $24,210
February 14 - HUDSON POPULAR
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “…I must recognize when what is popular is not what is right, and that’s exactly what I do.”
Sponsor: Courtney Hudson
Estimated Spending: $23,020
