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Order Printed Copies of the Arkansas Voter’s Guide Today!

Apr 30, 2014JerryArkansas Voter's GuideArkansas Voter's Guide

As we said recently, ArkansasVotersGuide.com is now online.

We surveyed candidates running for state and federal offices in the upcoming primary elections, and we published their survey results online.

Even though the Arkansas Voter’s Guide is online, many people still need printed copies of the guide to share with friends and neighbors. If you would like to order printed copies of the guide, click here.

You can order as many copies as you need. The guide is nonpartisan, so you can pass it around your Sunday school class or Bible study; distribute copies at church; share them with members of your civic organization; or simply give them to friends who want to learn more about the candidates running for office.

Click here to request your printed copies of the Arkansas Voter’s Guide today.

National Day of Prayer Coming May 1

Apr 28, 2014JerryNational Day of PrayerNational Day of Prayer, Prayer

May 1, 2014, is the 63^rd annual National Day of Prayer. We encourage you to join other Americans in raising your voice in praise and thanksgiving to God. For National Day of Prayer events in Arkansas go to http://nationaldayofprayer.org/events/.

In his article, “Still…Under God”, John Bornschein explains the history of the National Day of Prayer saying,

“[L]ike it or not, this great nation is still Under God – a God who is active in the affairs of men and their governing authorities (Proverbs 8:15; 21:1, Daniel 4:25). Groups like Planned Parenthood and the Freedom From Religion Foundation, among others, oppose the idea that people are accountable to an Almighty God. . . . Generation after generation, people seek to tear down the institutions that uphold what remaining moral layers prevail within a civilized society, offering nothing in return. After all, it is easier to tear down than to build up.”

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Primaries, Runoffs, and Generals: Understanding Elections

Apr 24, 2014JerryElectionsElections

The May primary elections are less than 4 weeks away. Between the primary elections, runoff elections, special elections, and the November General Election, it’s no wonder people routinely express confusion over exactly what each election is and what their vote does.

As Election Day approaches, we thought it would be a good idea to type up a simple primer of what each election is and what it does. Whether you’re a student who is just learning about elections or an adult who missed some of the finer nuances of self-government in civics class, we hope you will find this brief primer helpful in understanding what is going on this year.

Primary Elections

Elections are held in even-number years (with a few exceptions, which we will mention shortly). In Arkansas, some elected officials serve two-year terms (like members of the Arkansas House of Representatives) while others serve four-year terms (like the Governor and members of the Arkansas Senate).

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