Bryant raised the highest amount of campaign donations, at $277,705 by October 29; Copenhaver raised $187,300. Bryant also outspent the other candidates, reporting having spent $255,046.27; Copenhaver spent $176,568.86. Jeremy Terrell reported $15,067.29 in contributions to his campaign, of that spending $13,368.05. Thomas Elwood did not file such a report.[3]
Bryant's campaign centered on his "ten-point plan",[4] which listed ten priorities for the city of Jonesboro to focus on. Terrell's campaign focused on strengthening law enforcement and countering crime,[5][6] while Elwood stressed the importance of government transparency.[7]
Due to a 2011 hot check conviction, Terrell is ineligible to hold elected office in Arkansas.[8]
Endorsements
LJ Bryant
Jeremy Terrell, following Terrell's loss in the general election[9][10]
Harold Copenhaver
Thomas Elwood, following Elwood's loss in the general election[11][12][13]
On November 5, a runoff election was declared because no candidate received a majority of the popular vote. Bryant and Copenhaver were listed on the ballot for the runoff election, while Terrell and Elwood did not continue past the general election.
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