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Bryan Norris

Bryan Norris

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Army (First Sergeant)

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

GenderMale

LocationArkansas

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BackgroundU.S. Army (First Sergeant)

EducationUniversity of Maryland Global Campus (Adelphi, Maryland) — Bachelor's (2004–2021)

Notable personal detailsBryan Norris is a Republican candidate who ran for Arkansas Secretary of State in 2026. He is a U.S. Army veteran and has described himself as an election integrity advocate involved in local ballot/petition efforts related to voting practices. He has also been described as working as a project manager in the private sector.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Bryan Norris advocates reducing regulatory burden and fees on businesses and favors simplifying government processes to avoid bureaucratic burdens. His campaign language emphasizes limiting government complexity and 'reducing red tape' for businesses rather than proposing new tax increases or expanded social spending.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Bryan Norris is in the news because he lost the Arkansas Republican runoff for secretary of state to Kim Hammer by a narrow margin and then asked for recounts in multiple counties. Several recounts have been completed with no change in the vote totals, and the remaining recounts are still pending. Norris has also asked a Pulaski County judge to recuse or transfer his election challenge before a scheduled hearing, keeping his contest of the result active.

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Articles
ATArkansas Times2 months ago

Defeated SOS candidate Bryan Norris seeks judge’s recusal on eve of trial

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AOArkansas Online3 months ago

Three more counties complete recount in secretary of state race, report no change

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ATArkansas Times4 months ago

Norris requests recount in Republican primary runoff for secretary of state

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AOArkansas Online4 months ago

Norris campaign asks for recount in secretary of state race

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Endorsements

Arkansas Secretary of State Republican nominee?

Endorsers of Bryan Norris for Arkansas Secretary of State Republican nominee?

President Trump's allies

Elected official

President Trump's allies endorsed Bryan Norris for Arkansas Secretary of State.

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