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2024 Arkansas State Treasurer special election

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2024 Arkansas State Treasurer special election

← 2022 November 5, 2024 2026 →
 
Nominee John Thurston John Pagan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 755,156 350,210
Percentage 65.37% 30.32%

County results
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Thurston:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Pagan:      50–60%

State Treasurer before election

Larry Walther
Republican

Elected State Treasurer

John Thurston
Republican

The 2024 Arkansas State Treasurer special election took place on November 5, 2024, to elect the next treasurer of Arkansas. Incumbent Republican treasurer Larry Walther was appointed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on August 3, 2023, after the death of Mark Lowery.[1] As an appointee, Walther cannot seek a full term, per the state constitution.[2] Republican nominee John Thurston defeated Democrat John Pagan in the general election.[3]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Thurston Unopposed
Total votes 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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  • John Pagan, former state senator[4]

Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Pagan Unopposed
Total votes 100.0

Libertarian Party

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Candidates

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Nominee

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General election

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Results

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2024 Arkansas State Treasurer special election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Thurston 755,156 65.37%
Democratic John Pagan 350,210 30.32%
Libertarian Michael Pakko 49,847 4.31%
Total votes 1,155,213 100.00%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Patel, Ronak (August 15, 2023). "In first interview as Arkansas treasurer, Walther says he doesn't anticipate making significant changes". KUAR. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Kienlen, Alex (August 9, 2023). "Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announces candidacy for state treasurer". KARK-TV. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Republican Thurston wins Arkansas Treasurer race over Democrat and Libertarian | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette". www.nwaonline.com. November 5, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Brock, Roby (November 8, 2023). "Former State Sen. John Pagan files for Treasurer, U.S. Rep. Womack files for re-election". Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Earley, Neal (February 26, 2024). "23 Libertarian candidates set to run for federal, state, local races in 2024". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  6. ^ https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/AR/122502/web.345435/#/detail/150
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Official campaign websites

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