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Arkansas' Republican primary for lieutenant governor has grown acrimonious as six candidates vie to be their party's nominee for the second-ranking elected post in state government.

Businessman Chris Bequette of Little Rock loaned $425,000 to his Republican campaign for lieutenant governor Thursday, he reported Monday.

Businessman Chris Bequette of Little Rock loaned $425,000 to his Republican campaign for lieutenant governor Thursday, he reported Monday.

Candidates and political debates in Arkansas

Like a dud firecracker going poof in the desert, the candidates for lieutenant governor debated last week.

Like a dud firecracker going poof in the desert, the candidates for lieutenant governor debated last week.

State Sen. Jason Rapert on Thursday jabbed Attorney General Leslie Rutledge over her office's advice to lawmakers about enacting a Texas-style civil cause of action anti-abortion law in Arkansas as he called for her to reveal the details behind a charge against her for interfering with a law enforcement officer that a judge dismissed in 2002.

On Thursday (April 21), the Arkansas Press Association hosted “A Day of Debates” for four key races: Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and Governor.

Candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state took part in debates Thursday hosted by the Arkansas Press Association.

State Sen. Jason Rapert on Thursday jabbed Attorney General Leslie Rutledge over her office's advice to lawmakers about enacting a Texas-style civil cause of action anti-abortion law in Arkansas as he called for her to reveal the details behind a charge against her for interfering with a law enforcement officer that a judge dismissed in 2002.