Arkansas Governor Wins GOP Primary

Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Jared Henderson each won his party's gubernatorial nomination Tuesday and will face each other in the Nov. 6 general election.

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Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Jared Henderson each won his party's gubernatorial nomination Tuesday and will face each other in the Nov. 6 general election.

Hutchinson of Rogers handily defeated gun range owner Jan Morgan of Hot Springs, while Henderson of Little Rock, who has an education background, was the victor over hair braider Leticia Sanders of Maumelle.

Libertarian Mark West of Batesville also will be on the general election ballot.

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Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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