
Press Coverage
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The Democrat-Gazette (statewide and Northwest Arkansas editions) · 3/30/2026
Arkansas needs steady leadership—not more election drama
Argues the Secretary of State’s office should be a service role built on trust—supporting county election officials, protecting voter and petition access, and upholding the legal framework for elections, not political theater in the public SOS contest.
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EditorialOpinionThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 10/31/2025
Democrat Kelly Grappe announces for secretary of state
Statewide news coverage of the campaign launch—first Democrat in the 2026 Secretary of State field at the time of filing, with context from an interview in the same news cycle (Neal Earley, ADG).
Arkansas Times (Arkansas Blog) · 10/31/2025
Kelly Grappe becomes first Democrat to announce 2026 run for secretary of state
News coverage of Kelly Grappe (D–Rose Bud) entering the 2026 Secretary of State race—including background in direct democracy and the developing field of announced candidates.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 5/8/2025
Mothers of storm
Reflection tied to place and public memory (Mount Holly Cemetery, roses, history)—a quieter civic essay from the same opinion column run.
EditorialOpinionThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 12/19/2024
Moving forward
On rebuilding trust and shared work after a divisive election season.
EditorialOpinionThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 8/29/2024
Shape our future
On women’s voices, voting, and the ballot initiative process in Arkansas.
EditorialOpinion
Election references & third-party guides
Independent directories, press summaries, and results pages—not the Secretary of State’s office. Useful context alongside the earned-media listings above; always confirm ballots and registration with official sources.
Compare on the issues (third party): Vote-USA publishes an independent biographical and issue profile for the Secretary of State race—helpful if you want side-by-side context beyond social feeds. Kelly Grappe on Vote-USA (issues & bio) (opens in a new tab)
Candidate list (Arkansas press): Talk Business & Politics maintains a statewide 2026 candidate list (business and politics coverage; not an official filing list). Talk Business & Politics: Election 2026 candidate list (new tab)
Candidate guide (national directory): Politics1 lists federal and Arkansas statewide candidates with an election calendar—handy for scanning the field; always confirm who’s on the ballot with the Secretary of State. Politics1: Arkansas candidate & election guide (new tab)
Local guide (Northeast Arkansas): Jonesboro Right Now published a Craighead County–specific list of who is on 2026 primary ballots, including Secretary of State—useful for Jonesboro-area readers; confirm your own ballot with the county clerk or VoterView. Jonesboro Right Now: Craighead County primary ballots (2026) (new tab)
Race overview (encyclopedia): Wikipedia hosts a community-edited article on the 2026 race—handy for chronology and context. Anyone can edit Wikipedia; check candidates, dates, and results against the Secretary of State and local election officials. Wikipedia: 2026 Arkansas Secretary of State election (new tab)
Primary results (news desk): NBC News publishes live Arkansas Secretary of State primary results (county views, AP-sourced) as part of its Decision 2026 coverage. Official certification still comes from Arkansas election authorities. NBC News: Arkansas Secretary of State primary results (2026) (new tab)
Primary runoffs (AP explainer): Associated Press decision-desk notes on what to expect when Arkansas goes to a primary runoff—useful for timing and process context (syndicated on MSN). AP: What to expect in Arkansas primary runoff elections (MSN) (new tab)
Runoff & recount (news): For coverage of the Secretary of State Republican runoff and any recount process, MSN carries syndicated political reporting (not a substitute for the Secretary of State’s office or county clerks). MSN: Arkansas Secretary of State runoff & recount (news) (new tab)