I recently had the opportunity to attend the Saline County Republican Women’s candidate forum in Bryant. Some may wonder why a Democratic candidate for State Senate would spend an evening at a Republican event. The answer is simple: listening matters. My wife will be voting in the Republican primary. I wanted to take the time to hear from the candidates who are seeking to serve and who could very well become our representatives in government. I wanted to be able to honestly s

People sometimes ask me what kind of Democrat I am. Others call me a conservative Democrat, and some have even called me a Republican. The truth is, I’ve always been more of an independent and a centrist. I’ve never fit neatly into a party label — and I’m not trying to. My loyalty isn’t to a political tribe but to the people of Arkansas and to the constitutional principles that make our Republic strong. I call myself a civic nationalist — and I’ve never been ashamed to do so.

The Second Amendment  is one of the cornerstones of our Constitution , yet it is often misunderstood or misrepresented. Its purpose was never about glorifying violence or creating a society defined by firearms. Instead, it ensures that citizens retain the ability to protect themselves, their communities, and their liberties  from any government that might overstep its authority. A Historical Warning and Modern Relevance Before the American Revolution, the British crown attemp

For too long, the power to shape our democracy has rested in the hands of a few political insiders. They draw district lines in ways that split communities, protect incumbents, and dilute the power of your vote. This practice, known as gerrymandering, turns the fundamental principle of our democracy on its head. Instead of voters choosing their leaders, leaders end up choosing their voters. I’ve thought a lot about what that means for Arkansans. Not just in terms of politics,

Recently, a constituent asked me where I stand on the LEARNS Act and the Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) that followed. It’s a fair and...

Arkansas has long believed in the wisdom and strength of its people. That belief is reflected in our state constitution, which grants...

If elected to represent District 16 in the Arkansas State Senate, every bill I consider will begin with one question: “Will this...

As a man of deep personal faith, I’ve heard a concern again and again: “Things started going wrong when we took God out of schools.” I...

In a year full of sweeping legislation, few bills have sparked deeper conversation about the balance between faith, freedom, and family...