Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Endorses Alex Holladay for House District 70

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has endorsed Alex Holladay for the House District 70 seat, which encompasses portions of Sherwood and North Little Rock. Holladay, a physical therapist and sports trainer at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, previously won the seat in a special election, defeating Bo Renshaw by 1,040 votes.

Holladay is campaigning on a platform centered on reducing the cost of living. His specific proposals include lowering property taxes for seniors, increasing state funding for senior programs like Meals on Wheels, and expanding tax credits for child care and caregivers.

During his campaign, Holladay has linked rising costs for families and seniors to inflation and the war in Iran. He has stated that his primary focus is driving down costs for residents in North Little Rock.