Monticello Live

With all voting centers reporting, here are the final, on official election results from the Drew County Courthouse.

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2 incumbent Quorum Court members lost their positions on the county’s governing board, Tuesday when Steve Piggot and Donna Harton Usry defeated Tommy Gray and Chris Barnett for their seats, in districts 5 & 6.

Carole Bulloch, district 4, defeated Brad Alexander, for her position.

2 changes were decided, Tuesday night, on the Monticello City Council.

Clarrissa Pace defeated Joe Meeks, in his bid for reelection, representing Ward 3.

Mark Tiner defeated John Carter, to take the position of Jack Lassiter, who did not seek reelection in Ward 4.

420 yesterday
193 Saturday
461 Friday
353 Thursday
320 Wednesday
380 Tuesday
358 Monday

209 Saturday
459 Friday
390 Thursday
386 Wednesday
415 Tuesday
512 Monday

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Voters are required to bring their ID, and given a stylus to use through the voting process, to eliminate everyone touching voting screens.

Election voting centers are open from 7:30am-7:30p, Tuesday.

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Today, Republican Ben Gilmore received an endorsement from Governor Asa Hutchinson in his bid for State Senate District 26, which includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Drew, and portions of Cleveland, Desha, and Lincoln Counties.

“Ben has the experience to lead and is committed to southeast Arkansas,” said Governor Hutchinson. “He understands state government, the issues facing our state, and I know he will represent the people of District 26 well.”

Gilmore issued the following statement:
“I thank the Governor for his support of my campaign. As your State Senator, I will work to lower taxes, grow jobs, defend life, uphold the Second Amendment, and protect religious liberty.” (more…)

Donna Harton Usry, also a candidate for the position, was invited to the event, but was unable to attend.

Mrs. Gulledge has served 16 years as County Clerk, after working as a deputy clerk, in 2004.

She also told the Quorum Court JPs, Monday night, that two of her deputy clerks, who have been considering retirement, will also be leaving, at the end of the year.

Several of the JP ‘s, the County Judge, as well as the county attorney, expressed their appreciation to Mrs. Gullege, for her years of service.

A standing round of applause, concluded the emotional announcement.

Joe Meeks, the incumbent for the seat, was invited to the event, but could not attend due to scheduling conflicts.

Candidates will appear in rotating panels. Masks and hand sanitizer will be offered. Building will be sanitized before and after event. Please use appropriate social distancing, during the event.

Clarissa Pace has recently announced her candidacy for the position of Alderman on the Monticello City Council.

When asked “why you are running for city council now?”, she responded:

“I have been a participating member in this community since I moved here. It has been with sports, education, politics, spiritual, you name it. I was instrumental in moving our Monticello school board to observe MLK Day in the school system, I helped revive the Neighborhood Watch program in my community which helped shed light on doing something about abandon homes in Monticello neighborhoods, inspired our former mayor to put up speed bumps to eliminate neighborhood speeding, and actively bring back the noise ordinance and curfew. (more…)

LeAnne Burch proudly announces her re-election campaign as the State Representative for District 9.

A retired Brigadier General in the United States Army, LeAnne Burch has proven time and again her commitment to our nation.                Pd. Pol. Ad
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