December 12, 2025

Chairman's Corner: A Note from Chairman Wood

What a wonderful way to close out the year! Our 2025 TUSK Christmas Party at the historic Arlington Resort in Hot Springs was an evening filled with friends, celebration, and the conservative spirit that makes the Republican Party of Arkansas so special. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated TUSK Leadership Team — especially Senator Ben Gilmore, Senator Breanne Davis, and Jamie Land — for organizing such a fantastic event. We are also deeply grateful for all of our sponsors, with special appreciation for our Presenting Sponsors, Senator Tom Cotton and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, whose support helped make the night truly memorable.



We were thrilled to have “Triple Nickel,” the band led by Congressman Rick Crawford, provide entertainment for the evening. Their performance added an extra level of joy and energy to the celebration. I’d also like to share that our attendees generously donated more than 30 toys for children in need this Christmas season — a beautiful example of the giving spirit that defines our Arkansas Republican family.

In addition to the TUSK festivities, we also held a productive and successful Winter Meeting. During this meeting, our members passed two rules and a resolution officially supporting Justice Nick Bronni in his campaign for the Arkansas Supreme Court.

I’m grateful to have been recognized by the AACA for the work I’ve helped drive here at the Arkansas Republican Party. It's fantastic that we have such strong auxiliary groups to help pursue our conservative vision and expand membership within our party. 

I’m proud of the thoughtful work and collaboration shown by our committee members as we continue strengthening our party and preparing for the important elections ahead.

RPA Chairman Joseph K.Wood

– Chairman Joseph K. Wood

Congressman Rick Crawford and his band "Triple Nickel"

Pictured left to right: House Majority Leader Howard Beaty, Senator Breanne Davis, Chairman Joseph Wood, Jamie Land, and Senator Ben Gilmore

Our TUSK Christmas Celebration Raffle Winners

Snapshots From Winter Meeting

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