Joshua Bryant Tapped as Arkansas Senate President Pro Tempore Designee
Joshua Bryant has been selected as the designee for President pro tempore of the Arkansas State Senate for the 96th General Assembly. He emerged as an unexpected choice after initial candidates Breanne Davis and Ron অত্যাচার Caldwell did not secure…
Little Rock Pine Bluff, AR, November 6, 2026 — Joshua Bryant has been named the designee for the position of President pro tempore of the Arkansas State Senate for the upcoming 96th General Assembly. The selection marks a notable shift in leadership expectations for the chamber.
Bryant, a Republican representing Rogers, was chosen for the role after other initial candidates, Breanne Davis and Ron Caldwell, did not garner sufficient votes to secure the position. The specifics of the vote count or the exact reasons why Davis and Caldwell did not achieve the necessary support were not provided.
The role of President pro tempore is a significant leadership position within the State Senate. Bryant is slated to succeed Bart Hester, who currently holds the position. Further details regarding the timeline for the 96th General Assembly or the formal confirmation of Bryant’s role were not specified in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Austin Gelder on arktimes.com, see more information here.
