Antoinette Grajeda

Antoinette Grajeda

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Antoinette Grajeda is the Deputy Editor at the Arkansas Advocate. She is a multimedia journalist who has reported since 2007 on a wide range of topics, including politics, health, education, immigration and the arts for NPR affiliates, print publications and digital platforms. A University of Arkansas alumna, she earned a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in documentary film.

University of Arkansas system president named Purdue University president
Arkansas

University of Arkansas system president named Purdue University president

Nov 05, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria was named the next leader of Purdue University Thursday. Silveria, who became UA System president in January 2025 , will assume his new role as Purdue’s president on Feb. 1, according to...
Arkansas Democrats say they have more leverage on budget after midterm results
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Arkansas Democrats say they have more leverage on budget after midterm results

Nov 05, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
Breaking Republicans’ supermajority in the Arkansas House will give Democrats more leverage to influence policy, including upcoming budget discussions, party leaders said Thursday. Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who won reelection Tuesday, will present her proposed balanced budget to lawmakers...
Arkansas economic development proposal sponsors regroup after close loss at the ballot box
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Arkansas economic development proposal sponsors regroup after close loss at the ballot box

Nov 05, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
Following the narrow defeat of a ballot measure that would have allowed the creation of local economic development districts Tuesday, Issue 3 supporters said they’re going to take time to analyze election results and consider ways to move forward. “We’re...
Arkansans approve 3 of 4 proposed ballot measures
Arkansas

Arkansans approve 3 of 4 proposed ballot measures

Nov 04, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
Arkansans narrowly rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to create local economic development districts Tuesday, but approved three other ballot measures related to noncitizen voting, gun rights and water project funding. Issue 3 would have amended the state constitution to allow...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins second term as Arkansas governor
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins second term as Arkansas governor

Nov 03, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders defeated Democratic state Sen. Fred Love and Libertarian Colt Shelby Tuesday night in her bid for a second term as Arkansas governor. The Associated Press called the race around 9:43 p.m. Sanders, the daughter of...
Dueling rallies, heavy turnout mark last day of 2026 campaigns in Arkansas 
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Dueling rallies, heavy turnout mark last day of 2026 campaigns in Arkansas 

Nov 02, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda Tess Vrbin Ainsley Platt
Arkansas’ statewide and congressional candidates held dueling rallies and met with voters throughout the state Monday, on the eve of a midterm election where Democrats hoped to break Republicans’ lock on the top elected offices. More than 500,000 Arkansans cast...
Proposal would issue up to $500M in bonds for Arkansas’ aging water infrastructure
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Proposal would issue up to $500M in bonds for Arkansas’ aging water infrastructure

Nov 02, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
Supporters of a ballot measure that would allow the state to issue up to $500 million in bonds for water and wastewater improvements say it’s needed to address Arkansas’ aging infrastructure, but opponents are concerned about borrowing money to finance...
Ballot measure proposes expanding Arkansas constitution’s right to bear arms
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Ballot measure proposes expanding Arkansas constitution’s right to bear arms

Oct 30, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
A proposed constitutional amendment aimed at solidifying Arkansans’ right to keep and bear arms is needed to better protect that right, supporters say, but opponents argue it will make it more difficult to implement gun safety regulations. Issue 2 would...
Arkansas amendment aims to prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections 
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Arkansas amendment aims to prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections 

Oct 29, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
Sponsors of a proposed constitutional amendment that would only allow United States citizens to vote in Arkansas elections say it’s a preventative measure, but critics argue it’s unnecessary and sends immigrants an unwelcoming message. Issue 1 , also known as...
Arkansas amendment would allow local economic development districts 
Arkansas

Arkansas amendment would allow local economic development districts 

Oct 23, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
Arkansas voters in November will consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the creation of local economic development districts, a move supporters say will make the state competitive but opponents have derided as unnecessarily growing government. Issue 3 would...
Arkansas Explained: How to vote early in the 2026 midterm election
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Arkansas Explained: How to vote early in the 2026 midterm election

Oct 19, 2026
Antoinette Grajeda
Early voting begins Monday in Arkansas and continues for two weeks leading up to the general election on Nov. 3. Arkansas voters can head to their local polling location to cast their ballots in the races for U.S. Senate, Arkansas...
Nine Arkansas legislative races to watch in midterm election
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Nine Arkansas legislative races to watch in midterm election

Oct 19, 2026
Tess Vrbin Antoinette Grajeda Ainsley Platt
Republicans are all but guaranteed to maintain their majority in both chambers of the Arkansas Legislature in 2027, with most sitting GOP House members and several of the party’s senators unopposed or not on the ballot. To break the Republican...