Arkansas Democrats have reason to be hopeful in three legislative battlegrounds

Credit: Matt CampbellIt often feels like it is moving about as quickly as cold syrup, but Arkansas Democrats are in the midst of a comeback in the state Legislature. In both 2024, with a win by Diana Gonzales Worthen over a GOP incumbent in a Springdale district, and in a March 2026 special election, with a solid victory by Alex Holladay in a GOP-held seat in North Little Rock, Democrats have picked up two seats, oozing their way toward the magic number of 26 in the House of Representatives.&nb