Cole Jester

Arkansas Secretary of State. Christ follower. Proud conservative, lifelong Arkansan. Previous Constitutional Lawyer for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

I am incredibly thankful for President Trump’s kind words of commendation and encouragement on my administration’s work to secure our elections.

He has been a truly great president, and we are in his debt for his commitment to make federal resources available to secure our voter rolls.

Make no mistake: the SAVE program is a critical program every state should use to secure the people’s right to vote.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

Great to welcome Arkansas Cadet Leadership to the Capitol today. Appreciative of their commitment to service and the opportunity to talk about leadership, civic engagement, and serving Arkansas.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

Thank you Senator! Thankful to have US Senators who fight for secure elections. It’s what America deserves.

[Tom Cotton @TomCottonAR]

Cole Jester has been a champion in helping make Arkansas's elections the best in the country.

While blue states like California count ballots for weeks and months (and, coincidentally, the late ballots ALWAY favor Dems), Arkansas's results come fast and accurate.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

Arkansas remains #1 in the nation in election integrity. Secure elections don’t happen by accident—they require strong laws, accountability, and constant work to earn voters’ trust. Thank you to The Heritage Foundation for ranking Arkansas first in country in something so important.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

My team enjoyed welcoming these outstanding young women to the State Capitol as they learn more about government, public service, and what it means to lead during Arkansas Girls State!

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

Today we honor the Americans who gave their lives in service to our country. May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

America’s 250th Anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to teach the next generation what it means to be an American. I am proud to open the first exhibit of America 250 at the Arkansas State Capitol: Founding Fathers.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

Great speaking with the members of the Cabot Rotary Club today about the important work happening across Arkansas — from protecting election integrity and improving business services to preserving and enhancing our State Capitol for future generations. Appreciate the invitation and the opportunity to share what we’re working on for the people of Arkansas.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

What happened at Devil’s Den State Park last year was every parent’s worst nightmare. In the midst of a difficult time for our state, our law enforcement community performed above and beyond to arrest the killer before he could strike again. It was my honor to award the seventeen men and women who brought him to justice with the Arkansas Capitol Citation. No one deserves it more.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms! I have been blessed to have an incredible mother and to be married to an incredible mother to our daughter Charlotte. A mother’s love is so filled with sacrifice, selflessness, and devotion as to mirror the love God has shown each of us.

[Sarah Huckabee Sanders @SarahHuckabee]

Arkansas lowered our income taxes by 25% in just four years.

Here’s why fiscal discipline works:

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

Great to host the Arkansas National Day of Prayer event at the Capitol! Thankful for everyone who is praying for our state and our nation.

[Sarah Huckabee Sanders @SarahHuckabee]

Who’s better at managing their money, the people or the government?

In Arkansas, we believe it’s the people. That’s why my administration has cut taxes not once, not twice, but three times - and why we’re gearing up for a fourth tax cut this year.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

I am thankful for the leadership development programs around the state. It was great to meet the men and women of Leadership Hot Springs and talk about the amazing accomplishments of Arkansas the past few years. We have much to be grateful for.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

Happy Easter! May we all have thankful hearts for the Risen King.

[Cole Jester @Cole_Jester]

We are thankful for Attorney General Tim Griffin and his team for demonstrating a matchless commitment to protecting the integrity of Arkansas elections. The investigation and arrests of eight individuals on voter registration fraud charges make clear that unlawful activity will not be tolerated.

[Attorney General Tim Griffin @AGTimGriffin]

Eight people in Phillips County recently turned themselves in after agents in my Special Investigations Division obtained warrants for their arrest on felony charges related to a runoff election for the Phillips County Justice of the Peace seat for District 9. Lita Moore Johnson, 62, a teacher at Marvell School District who won the runoff election for the Justice of the Peace seat, was one of the individuals arrested after evidence was submitted that she told multiple voters to illegally change the address on their voter registration so that they could vote for her in the runoff. Johnson was charged with two counts of solicitation to commit perjury, a class D felony.

Seven other individuals were charged with perjury, a class C felony, for fraudulently changing their address on an Arkansas Voter Registration Application. Each of them voted in the precinct corresponding with the District 9 Justice of the Peace runoff despite their actual address dictating that they vote elsewhere.

They are:
•    Mearion Armstrong, 68, retired
•    Cordelia Foster, 60, an elementary teacher at KIPP Public School in Helena
•    Shirley Hicks, 56, a custodian at Barton School District
•    Jasean Smith, 30, a teacher at Central High School in Helena and the pastor of Galilee Church
•    Adam Swopes, 26, a lieutenant with the Arkansas Department of Corrections
•    Rachel Gamble Sykes, 56, Arkansas Crime Information Center coordinator for the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office
•    Jocelyn Washington, 39, who works at the Phillips County Development Center

Keeping Arkansas’s elections the most secure in the country requires vigilance and perseverance, and I am pleased to see these individuals held accountable for their actions. https://t.co/QVj6NgkCrp #arnews

[Sarah Huckabee Sanders @SarahHuckabee]

Last week I was having lunch with two other moms at a restaurant when the owner approached a member of the State Police Executive Protection Detail and said my presence made their employees feel threatened and told us to leave.

Arkansans are known for their warm hospitality, and while that restaurant didn’t meet that standard, my administration will continue to focus on lifting Arkansans up, not tearing others down.

[Attorney General Tim Griffin @AGTimGriffin]

As a Hendrix College alumnus, it was a distinct honor to be back on campus today to announce the launch of the One Pill Can Kill initiative. Hendrix is the 10th campus in Arkansas to join One Pill Can Kill, and it is only the second private institution. 

Our message to young people about the dangers of illicit opioids, particularly fentanyl, is spreading across college campuses and in communities throughout Arkansas. I have no doubt that the awareness we are bringing to this issue will be the difference between life and death for some young Arkansans, which is why we are determined to bring this program to as many schools as possible. https://t.co/FqchhMKfjc #arnews

[Alex Meyer @AlMeyer19]

Susie Wiles is one of the strongest leaders I’ve had the privilege to work with — steady, principled, and deeply committed to serving this country.

She helped lead President Trump’s historic 2024 comeback and continues to serve the American people with grace and determination.

My family and I are praying for Susie as she prepares to face this battle. She is a fighter and will win this.

[Cole Jester @ARSecofState]

Our office always enjoys educating young voters and emphasizing the importance of civic engagement. Thanks to the great kids who attended our Young Voter Workshop this year and our incredible staff who helped put on the successful event.