Cathy Hardin Harrison announces run for Arkansas Secretary of State

Current Miller County Judge Cathy Hardin Harrison has announced she was be running for Arkansas Secretary of State.

Press Release

Cathy Hardin Harrison announces 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 2nd 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. and Southwest Arkansas Mental Health Board 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.

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