Brandon Achor Withdraws Endorsement of Stephen Bright in House District 71 Race
Republican candidate Stephen Bright, running for House District 71, has lost a key endorsement from State Representative Brandon Achor. Achor withdrew his support following recent allegations of domestic violence and other personal issues against Bright, urging him to campaign on…
Little Rock Pine Bluff, AR, October 21, 2026 —
State Representative Brandon Achor has withdrawn his endorsement of Republican Stephen Bright, who is running for House District 71, following allegations of domestic violence and other personal issues involving Bright.
Achor said Bright should campaign on his own merit, according to the available summary of the development. The summary does not provide Achor’s full statement or specify when he withdrew his support.
The allegations are described only in general terms. No details about the claims, their source, or any related proceedings were provided, and the information does not establish that the allegations have been proven. Bright’s response was also not included.
The endorsement withdrawal removes Achor’s backing from Bright’s campaign, but the available information does not indicate whether other endorsements have changed or how the development may affect the race. No details were provided about campaign activity, other candidates, or the status of the allegations.
Bright is identified as a Republican candidate for House District 71. The summary does not specify the district’s location, the date of the withdrawal, or whether Achor gave any additional explanation beyond urging Bright to campaign on his own merit.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Campbell on arktimes.com, see more information here.
