No Change in Arkansas Secretary of State GOP Runoff After 5th County Recount

GOP secretary of state runoff recounts don’t change outcome in 3 counties

LITTLE ROCK —The results for the Republican runoff for Arkansas secretary of state didn’t change after recounts were held in three counties, local election officials said Monday.

Saline County completes recount in secretary of state race, Norris campaign cries foul | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Election officials in Saline County completed a recount Tuesday, confirming results that found Kim Hammer the winner of last week's Republican runoff race for secretary of state.

No change in Arkansas secretary of state GOP runoff after 5th county recount

Various campaign signs are on display outside the Saline County Courthouse in Benton as early voting begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Photo by Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate)The results of last week’s Republican runoff for Arkansas secretary of state remained unchanged Tuesday after a fifth county held a recount. Saline County officials said its recount upheld state Sen. Kim Hammer’s victory in the county over Bryan Norris in last week’s runoff …

Saline County recount upholds Hammer's lead as Norris alleges rule violations

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