Chris Jones, the Democratic nominee for governor of Arkansas, spoke with religious leaders Tuesday in North Little Rock, highlighting his faith and his vision for the state. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Frank E. Lockwood)
With two preachers’ kids and a pastor in the race, Arkansans are poised to elect a governor who can sing hymns by heart and quote Scripture from memory.
While acknowledging that many white evangelicals already have an affinity for Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the daughter of former Southern Baptist pastor Mike Huckabee, leaders of Vote Common Good are urging Christian voters to take a look at Democrat Chris Jones as well, arguing that his priorities better reflect gospel principles. …