Press releases, news coverage, and statements from the Office of Secretary Cole Jester.
Secretary Jester unveiled the first official 250th anniversary flag in Arkansas, marking the beginning of America's 250th birthday celebration this year.
Read more →Under Secretary Jester's tenure, Arkansas has been ranked first in the nation for election security, up from eighth.
Read more →The Arkansas State Capitol implemented new security upgrades, including its first K9 officer, "Easy," handled by Officer Angelo Aldrighetti.
Read more →Following the March 3 primary, Secretary Jester announced his endorsement of State Senator Kim Hammer to be his successor as Arkansas Secretary of State.
Read more →Secretary Jester won the Republican primary for Commissioner of State Lands with roughly 72% of the vote, positioning him to take office in January 2027.
Read more →Secretary Jester announced that early voting across the state is on track to surpass the highest primary-election early-voting totals in Arkansas history.
Read more →Nearly 1,300 voters were found to be registered in Arkansas at the same time they were registered in Alabama or Tennessee, under an initiative aimed at removing outdated information from voter rolls.
Read more →Secretary Jester was appointed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and sworn in to office. He previously served as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel for the Governor.
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