Republican Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Tuesday afternoon her intent to run for Lieutenant Governor. Rutledge’s decision ends her gubernatorial bid which she launched in July of 2020.
“Since announcing my candidacy for governor, I have been blessed by an outpouring of support from Arkansans in every community. At this crossroads in our country’s history, now is a time for Christian conservative leaders to unite and fight together against those who wish to destroy the America we know and love. Today, I am announcing my campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas.”
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who remains a candidate for Governor, released a statement in response, saying, “I want to thank Leslie Rutledge for her leadership. I look forward to uniting Arkansans behind my vision to grow our economy and create high-paying jobs, increase access to quality education, and deliver bold, conservative reforms that take our state to the top.”
Rutledge continues, “Over the last 7 years as the Attorney General, I have successfully fought Obama and Biden’s overreach, made Arkansas the most pro life state, defended our Second Amendment rights, kept Critical Race Theory out of our schools, and kept biological boys out of girls’ sports. I have already taken over 60 legal actions against the Biden Administration, including challenging the illegal vaccine mandate. As Lt. Governor, I will stay on the frontlines fighting for Arkansans’ constitutional rights and protecting our conservative values.”
“Cover your ears,” Rutledge stated, “Arkansas there is going to be more glass ceilings shattered next November!”
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