NEWS &

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2025
CATHY HARDIN HARRISON ANNOUNCES RUN FOR AR
SECRETARY OF STATE

Cathy Hardin Harrison announces today that she will be running for Arkansas Secretary of State.
Harrison has served as the Miller County Judge since 2019 and was the first woman ever elected to the
position of County Judge in Miller County. Prior to her service as Miller County Judge, Harrison served
as Miller County Tax Collector from 2015—2018. She is married to Robert (“Bob”) Harrison the retired
Chief of Police for Texarkana, Arkansas.

“I am excited to announce my candidacy for Arkansas Secretary of State” said Harrison. “I will work
hard to represent the people of Arkansas. More than ever, Arkansas needs a committed conservative who
will fight to keep our elections free from fraud. As Secretary of State, I will ensure that all elections are
won by votes of legally registered Arkansas voters. Those who try to cheat at the Arkansas ballot box
will be caught and punished for their actions.”

In her time as Miller County Judge, Harrison has

• Acquired $5 million dollars + in grants for various projects;

• Cut approximately 22% from the county general budget, which enabled the county to give raises

to county employees;

• Oversaw the evacuation and restoration of the MC courthouse;

• Oversaw the construction of the solar farm that supplies electricity to the courthouse, jail,

sheriff’s office, health unit, and extension office;

• Implemented an HR and courthouse security department.

Harrison has experience as a fiscal manager and knows firsthand how to balance a budget and lead a
team. She serves as the 2 nd Vice President of the Arkansas County Judge’s Association and sits on the
Legislative and Executive Board for the Arkansas County Judge’s Association. In 2019, Harrison was
appointed to the AR-TX Redi Board, a nonprofit that promotes economic development in Southwest
Arkansas and Northeast Texas. Harrison worked closely with the AR-TX Redi Board and the City of
Texarkana, Arkansas to gain the prestigious distinction as a “Competitive Communities Initiative City”
for the metropolitan area of Texarkana, Arkansas. Harrison is also on the Executive Board for the
Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. Finally, Harrison was appointed in 2019 and
reappointed in 2024 to the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee for security and emergency preparedness
for Arkansas judicial facilities.

Harrison states: “I believe in using common sense, business strategies and leading by example through
excellence. I commend the hard work started by Secretary Mark Martin, Secretary John Thurston and
Secretary Cole Jester. I want to continue to strengthen the Secretary of State’s office and help to attract
business to Arkansas. I look forward to working with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the other
leadership for a brighter future for all Arkansans. I am committed to conservative values, excellence and
progress for our great state.”
CONTACT:
CATHY HARDIN HARRISON FOR ARKANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE
www.cathyhardinharrison.com