2 Democrats vie for Arkansas House District 56 seat in primary; Republican unopposed

February 5, 2024 at 4:36 p.m.

by Josh Snyder

FILE - Arkansas lawmakers gather in the House of Representatives chamber at the state Capitol, Jan. 9, 2023, in Little Rock, Ark. Progressive advocacy groups in Arkansas on Monday, Dec. 11, asked a full federal appeals court to reconsider a three-judge panel's ruling that private groups can't sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo, File)
FILE - Arkansas lawmakers gather in the House of Representatives chamber at the state Capitol, Jan. 9, 2023, in Little Rock, Ark. Progressive advocacy groups in Arkansas on Monday, Dec. 11, asked a full federal appeals court to reconsider a three-judge panel's ruling that private groups can't sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo, File)


The sitting Arkansas House representative for District 56 faces a single challenger in the March 5 Democratic primary.

Incumbent Rep. Steve Magie and challenger Lakeslia Mosley, both of Conway, will square off in the March 5 preferential primary. Early voting begins Feb. 20.

The winner of the primary advances to face Republican Kim Slaughter in the Nov. 5 general election.

House District 56 is one of three districts that cover parts of Conway. The district includes most of the city's downtown area, stretching from Rooster Road in the east to Cadron Creek in the west, and is home to Hendrix College, Conway High School and Lake Beaverfork.

Magie, a 70-year-old ophthalmologist, is part-owner of Magie-Smith-Charton Eye Clinic. He said his medical background is one of the reasons people should vote for him.

"I'm

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