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Cathy Hardin Harrison

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Cathy Hardin Harrison is a Republican candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Cathy Hardin Harrison has served as Miller County judge. Prior to her election as county judge, Harrison served as the Miller County tax collector from 2015 to 2018. Her career experience includes service on the Arkansas County Judges Association, the AR-TX Regional Economic Development (AR-TX REDI) Board, the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, the Southwest Arkansas Mental Health Board, and the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on security and emergency preparedness for judicial facilities.[1]

Campaign themes

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Campaign websiteHardin Harrison's campaign website stated the following:VISION & PRIORITIESMy vision for Arkansas is one of hard work and excellence.  I want all Arkansans to have access to secure elections, a safe and secure state Capitol and quality employment.  I want to attract quality businesses to Arkansas so that more Arkansans can have high quality jobs and opportunities.  I will maintain rigorous standards of excellence to achieve continuous improvement in these areas.   SECURE ELECTIONSIt is paramount that Arkansas has a trustworthy election process. I will work hard to eliminate Illegal aliens and others illegally voting to be caught and held accountable.I believe in common-sense procedures and tools to safeguard the voting process including state of the art technology, vetting Arkansas voters and handling absentee ballots with the utmost care.SECURITY OF THE CAPITOLThe Arkansas Capitol is the “people’s house” of Arkansas.  Citizens have the right to safety and secure access to this most prized living monument to our freedom and democracy.  I will work hard to ensure that the Capitol is safe and secure and also available to the thousands of Arkansans, other citizens and tourists from around the world who visit every year.  ATTRACTING BUSINESS FOR ARKANSASThe Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office is responsible for all business filings for those corporations registered in the state of Arkansas.  I want to operate in a “business friendly” atmosphere to attract quality jobs for Arkansans.  We will operate with positive, efficient, pro-business policies and procedures. — Cathy Hardin Harrison's campaign website (January 16, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Cathy Hardin Harrison — Arkansas Secretary of State candidate, 2026 | True Vote