LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The chairman of the Arkansas Democrat party has announced he will be stepping down in July.
Chair Grant Tennille said in a statement that he is resigning effective July 15 after holding the position for nearly four years. Party officials said an election will take place within 60 days to determine Tennille’s replacement.
Party officials said that during Tennille’s time as chairman, the party righted its financial status, restored ethical compliance with federal election law, eliminated debt and ran a fiscally sound operation. Arkansas Democratic officials also said they expanded staffing, expanded political outreach across the state and overall electoral expenditures cycle-over-cycle.
“It has been an honor to serve Arkansas Democrats for nearly four years as Chair of the party,” Tennille said in a statement. “Together, we have returned our party to strength and competitiveness, and I must extend a special thanks to the ‘true believers’ among us who made it happen through hard work and generosity.”
Tennille added that the hours and the travel forced him to spend time away from his family, and this was a good time for a new chairman to assume the role as the party prepares for the 2026 election.
Officials said the party will release additional information on June 11 about the party leadership election and interim Chair Jannie Cotton, following a July 10 meeting of the party’s Executive Committee. They ask that anyone with inquiries contact communications chief Micah Wallace at 501-539-9987.
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