The Republican Party of Arkansas and Democratic Party of Arkansas decided on Sept. 24 that each will hold special primary elections to fill the vacant seat.

The Arkansas Republican and Democratic parties announced Wednesday that they will hold primary elections to choose their candidates for the upcoming state Senate District 26 special election.

The Democratic Party of Arkansas will host a primary election to select a nominee for the Senate District 26 Special Election.

Arkansas Democratic and Republican parties have announced that they will hold primary elections to fill the vacant state senate seat, with two Republican candidates already declared and more expected to announce.

The Republican Party of Arkansas wants a special primary election -- not a convention of the delegates -- to be held to determine its nominee for the vacant Senate District 26 seat formerly held by the late state Sen.

There will be a Republican Party and Democratic Party primary in the Arkansas Senate District 26 race. Three have announced for the Republican primary, but no one has yet

Judge Robert B. Gibson, III has officially announced his campaign for re-election as Circuit Judge for Division 3 of the 10th Judicial District, which includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew Counties.