Bill > HB1223

This bill amends Arkansas election law to allow current appointees to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals who have served in their judicial position for at least 12 months to use their judicial title (such as "Justice" or "Judge") as a prefix on the ballot when running for election to that same position. Previously, candidates could only use a judicial title prefix if they were currently elected to that position or were running for a judicial office they were currently appointed to. The change provides a small advantage to sitting judicial appointees by allowing them to highlight their current role when seeking election, potentially helping voters recognize their existing judicial experience. The bill makes a technical modification to election ballot formatting rules, specifically expanding the circumstances under which a judicial candidate can include their current judicial title when appearing on an election ballot.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1223&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R