Eudora Mayor Tomeka Butler has officially entered the race for Arkansas State Senate District 1, filing Thursday morning (July 16) and bringing six years of municipal leadership to her campaign.
Butler, who has served as mayor since 2020, filed her candidacy at 11:57 a.m. Thursday. The deadline to file for party and independent candidates was noon.
In announcing her campaign, Butler said she is focused on addressing issues affecting residents across Southeast Arkansas, including the cost of living, access to health care and education…