Arkansas Auditor election, 2022

Elections in Arkansas, 2022

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← 2018
Arkansas State Auditor
Election details
Filing deadline: March 1, 2022
Primary: May 24, 2022 Primary runoff: June 21, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 Pre-election incumbent(s): Andrea Lea (Republican)
How to vote
Poll times: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voting in Arkansas
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Arkansas held an election for state auditor on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for May 24, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for June 21, 2022. The filing deadline was March 1, 2022.

Dennis Milligan won election in the general election for Arkansas Auditor of State.

Candidates and election results

General election candidates

• Diamond Arnold-Johnson  (Democratic Party)
• Dennis Milligan  (Republican Party) ✔
• Simeon Snow  (Libertarian Party) 

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 Democratic primary candidates

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

• Diamond Arnold-Johnson ✔

 Republican primary candidates

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

• Dennis Milligan ✔

Minor Party convention candidates

Libertarian Party

• Simeon Snow ✔ 

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Voting information

See also: Voting in Arkansas

Election information in Arkansas: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 10, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 10, 2022
• Online: N/A

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 4, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 4, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2022 to Nov. 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Simeon Snow (L)

My political philosophy: Less government equals more freedom!

I will provide transparency within the office of State Auditor

I will provide integrity within the office of State Auditor

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Simeon Snow (L)

The role of government should be very limited to the point that it serves only to protect Life, Liberty, & Property. It should never violate anyone's Life, Liberty, or Property.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Simeon Snow (L)

I'll be running for Auditor of State. This is one of Arkansas's 7 constitutional officers. The Auditor serves as general accountant for the state & as payroll officer for the 3 branches of government. The Auditor also administers the unclaimed property program.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Simeon Snow (L)

Honesty, integrity, transparency, & accountability are very important qualities for any elected official & make an overall decent human being.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Simeon Snow (L)

I have over a decade of experience in the private sector directly related to the functions of this office. I also will provide honesty, transparency, accountability, & integrity to the taxpayers of Arkansas.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Simeon Snow (L)

This is one of Arkansas's 7 constitutional officers. The Auditor serves as general accountant for the state & as payroll officer for the 3 branches of government. The Auditor also administers the unclaimed property program.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Simeon Snow (L)

Administering the unclaimed property program & it's outreach to citizens. Administering the basic accounting functions and payroll for the 3 branches of government in Little Rock.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Simeon Snow (L)

It isn't important for holders of this office to have any previous government or political experience, although I do. It is however important that they understand accounting & have some basic sense of budgeting & running an office or business. I have over a decade of experience in finance owning tax & financial services & would be able to learn quickly the functions of this office on day one.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Simeon Snow (L)

It is important that the holder of this office understand accounting & have some basic sense of budgeting & running an office or business. I have over a decade of experience in finance owning tax & financial services & would be able to learn quickly the functions of this office on day one.

Past elections

2018

See also: Arkansas Auditor election, 2018

General election

General election for Arkansas Auditor of State

Incumbent Andrea Lea defeated David Dinwiddie in the general election for Arkansas Auditor of State on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andrea Lea (R)	72.4	621,772
		David Dinwiddie (L)	27.6	237,602

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 859,374
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas Auditor of State

Incumbent Andrea Lea advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas Auditor of State on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Andrea Lea

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2014

See also: Arkansas down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Arkansas Auditor, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Andrea Lea	57.2%	471,211
	Democratic	Regina Stewart Hampton	37.4%	308,285
	Libertarian	Brian Leach	5.4%	44,702
Total Votes				824,198
Election results via Arkansas Secretary of State

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