Arkansas
Population: 2,725,714
Size: 52,068 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Feb 5 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 54.4% v. 44.5%
Lower House
Total seats: 100
Party breakdown: 75D/25R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 35
Party breakdown: 27D/8R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2008
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Blanche Lincoln (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
Mark Pryor (D)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 4
Party breakdown: 3(D) 1(R)
Competitive districts:
Democratic Party of Arkansas
1300 West Capitol Avenue - Google Maps
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-2361
info@arkdems.org
www.arkdems.org
Congressional districting is handled by the state agencies and governmental affairs committees of the house and senate in the General Assembly. The Board of Apportionment handles legislative redistricting. This board consists of the Governor, who is chair, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General of Arkansas. The governor has veto power over the congressional plan only.