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A House panel looks into the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy for the first time since its inception -- but they say nothing will change this year. More


JibJab 2008 Election Video Barack Obama John McCain
The political satire team of JibJab has released their 2008 Election video. This video contains some language that may offend sensitive viewers. More


Ferguson Wins Sheriff Primary
Since there's no Democratic candidate in the race, the race for Benton County Sheriff was decided Tuesday night, with Keith Ferguson as the clear winner. More


Bisbee To Face Run-off For Benton County Judge
Former state senator David Bisbee will likely face either Greg Hines or Bill Adams in a June 10 runoff for Benton County Judge. More


Benton County Sheriff Race Could Be Decided In Primary
The next sheriff of Benton County will likely be known Tuesday night, as all three announced candidates are running as Republicans in the primary election. More


Voter Turnout Low For Tuesday's Primary Election
Tuesday afternoon, election officials across the area reported low voter turnout for Tuesday's primary election. The low turnout surprised some officials in Benton County, which has a hotly contested race for sheriff and many Republican candidates on the ballot. More


Crawford County Sheriff Faces Challenger In Tuesday's Democratic Primary
Crawford County Sheriff Mike Allen (D) prevailed against challenger Jim Freeman in Tuesday's Democratic primary and will face Independent Jerry Cowen in November. More


Benton County Sheriff Race Could Be Decided In Primary
The sheriff's race in Benton County pits three men against one another: one the current sheriff, one his predecessor, and a police officer who worked for them both. All three candidates are running as Republicans, so the race could be decided in May. More


Crawford County Sheriff Candidates Sound Off On Immigration
Current Crawford County sheriff Mike Allen will face challenger Jim Freeman in the May 20 Arkansas Primary. 40/29 News talked to the candidates about their thoughts on immigration. More


Arkansas Sheriffs Want To Stay On The Job Longer
Currently, Arkansas sheriffs serve two-year terms, but there is a movement to extend that term to four years. More


Benton County Coroner Candidates
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CNN Race To '08 Podcasts

Another Day In The Middle East For Barack Obama. CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley And CNN's John Lisk Discuss The Why's Of The Trip.  Listen

Barack Obama Continues His Mideast Tour In Amman, Jordan. CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley And CNN's John Lisk With More.  Listen

CNNRadio Bob Costantini Talks With Senior Political Analyst Gloria Borger About Senator Barack Obama's Trip To Iraq And Afghanistan; The Media Coverage And Iraq Prime Minister Al-Maliki's Seeming Approval Of Obama's Proposed Withdrawal Timeframe For U.S. Troops To Leave Iraq.  Listen

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Candidates Differ On 'Pakistan' Pronunciation
How do Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain differ? Start with how to pronounce Pakistan. More


Obama In Jordan
Speaking in Amman, Jordan, Sen. Barack Obama repeats his pledge that he'll do everything he can to make sure U.S. combat troops are deployed out of Iraq within 16 months. More


Interactive: U.S. Races To Watch

An interactive look at some of the hottest congressional and gubernatorial contests in 2006. More


This Day In Political History

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We've created a gallery, updated daily, of important moments in U.S. political history in November. More


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