Voters pass 3 of 4 Arkansas ballot issues
Arkansas voters approved measures on citizenship requirements for voting, gun rights and water-project financing Tuesday, but narrowly rejected a proposed economic development amendment. Why it matters: The votes will change the state Constitution and provide a financing mechanism for some of the state's water and environmental needs. The results are per the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office with 100% of the precincts reporting. 🗳️ Issue 1 — Voting The "Citizens Only Voting Amendment" passed with 69.1% of the vote. It explicitly bars noncitizens from voting in state and local elections. Arkansas already required voters to be U.S. citizens, and no Arkansas city has proposed allowing noncitizen voting. 💥 Issue 2 — Guns The gun-rights amendment passed with nearly 71% of the vote, the strongest support among the four measures. It expands existing constitutional protections to cover ammunition, firearm accessories and components and describes bearing arms as a "natural, fundamental, and individual right." 💰 Issue 3 — Economic development Voters narrowly rejected Issue 3 , with 50.7% opposed and 49.3% in favor. The amendment would have allowed lawmakers to establish economic development districts and authorize public financing for projects. Supporters called it a tool for attracting investment. Opponents objected that lawmakers
