Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Jim Gunter Will Not Seek Re-Election

The Administrative Office of the Courts announced today that Associate Justice Jim Gunter will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2012.

The Arkansas Times reported in February of this year that Judge Ray Abramson, who is currently serving in an appointed position on the Arkansas Court of Appeals, was planning to run for the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2012. See Arkansas Times: Judge Ray Abramson to Run for Arkansas Supreme Court.  While Judge Abramson has not made an official announcement, the Arkansas Times continues to report that he will run for Justice Gunter’s seat.

–Tasha Taylor