This bill amends the law regarding candidates for nonpartisan elections in Arkansas, specifically allowing certain candidates to use the title of their nonpartisan judicial office on the ballot. The amendment to Arkansas Code 7-10-103(f)(B)(ii) introduces new criteria under which candidates can use this title. Candidates may do so if they are currently serving in a judicial position they were elected to, if they are an appointee serving in a nonpartisan judicial office for at least twelve months, or if they have previously served in a nonpartisan judicial office.

The bill removes the requirement that candidates must be running for the office of circuit judge or district judge, broadening the scope to include any nonpartisan judicial office. This change aims to clarify and expand the eligibility for candidates to represent their judicial titles on the ballot, thereby enhancing transparency and voter recognition in nonpartisan elections.

Statutes affected:
SB 471: 7-10-103(f)