We finally have some winners in the House Democratic primary runoffs in Arkansas's 1st and 2nd congressional districts.
In the 1st district, Chad Causey, the former chief of staff to retiring Rep. Marion Berry (D), edged out the more conservative former state Sen. Tim Woolridge 51% to 49%.
Causey, who had the support of Bill Clinton, accused Woolridge of potentially defecting the Republican party if he was elected. Woolridge was also probably hurt by his support for public hanging as a form of execution.
Causey will face businessman Rick Crawford (R) in the general election, who should be a strong foe.
In the 2nd district, the more liberal state Sen. Joyce Elliott defeated state House Speaker Robbie Wills, 54% to 46%.
Elliott, who is trying to become the state's first black congresswoman, will face former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin (R) in the fall.
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