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Arkansas GOP Hikes Candidate Filing Fees—Some Nearly Triple - Conduit News Arkansas

Summary by Conduit News Arkansas
The Republican Party of Arkansas Executive Committee quietly approved a steep increase in candidate filing fees on Friday for the 2026 election cycle. That includes a jaw-dropping 167% spike for gubernatorial candidates, effectively making it harder for outsiders or grassroots challengers to get on the ballot. Here are the new numbers: Governor: $15,000 → $40,000 U.S. Senate: $20,000 → $40,000 Lieutenant Governor: $12,500 → $25,000 Attorney Gen…
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Conduit News Arkansas broke the news in on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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