Buying Time 2012: Arkansas
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In Arkansas, two candidates vied for the seat of Justice Jim Gunter, who did not seek re-election. The election was between Judge Josephine Linker Hart and Judge Raymond Abramson, who both currently sit on the Arkansas Court of Appeals. The Arkansas non-partisan judicial election was held on May 22 and Judge Josephine Linker Hart won the seat.
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Leading up to the November 2012 election, the Brennan Center will release real-time reports on television advertising in state supreme court elections, presented here at “Buying Time — 2012.” These reports continue the groundbreaking analysis first conducted in 2000 examining the sponsorship, content and costs of televised state supreme court campaign ads.
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May 7, 2012- Something About Me
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Judge Jo Hart describes herself as "a no-nonsense Judge."
May 2, 2012- Small Town Values
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An ad sponsored by Judge Raymond Abramson's campaign says he is "experienced" and "respected."
News
Jeannie Nuss, 2 Appeals Court Judges In Race For Ark. Supreme Court Seat In 2012's Lone Statewide Election, Associated Press, May 5, 2012.
