Ed Guzman for Fort Smith

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Ed Guzman for Fort Smith Candidate for Arkansas State Senate, District 27, representing Fort Smith and Sebastian County. Sensible leadership. Working for Fort Smith.

10/16/2026

TONIGHT - State Senate Debate begins at 6:00PM

10/15/2026

Thursday check-in, 10/15/2026

- State Senate debate slated for tomorrow evening at Washington Cultural & Community Center

- Early voting begins on Monday

AVOID THE BOYD (Part 2): Mandates Without a Plan.When Little Rock passes sweeping school mandates, local districts are l...
10/10/2026

AVOID THE BOYD (Part 2): Mandates Without a Plan.

When Little Rock passes sweeping school mandates, local districts are left scrambling to foot the bill and manage the fallout. And when it came to a heavy-handed mandate tracking students in the most private areas of our schools, Senator Justin Boyd voted yes.

During the session, Justin Boyd voted YES on Act 908 (commonly known as Eli’s Law).
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Here’s what Act 908 actually does:

• Forced Audio Surveillance: It mandates that every single public school and charter school install permanent audio recording devices inside student locker rooms and dressing rooms.

• Local Headaches, State Mandates: While Little Rock writes the rules telling local schools what to do, they leave local districts struggling with complex data-retention frameworks, strict 90-day-to-12-month storage rules, and steep compliance costs.

• Top-Down Overreach: Instead of trusting local school boards, parents, and educators to handle student safety and privacy at the community level, Senator Boyd prefers a one-size-fits-all state mandate.
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While Fort Smith public schools need real investment in classrooms, teachers, and basic infrastructure, Justin Boyd is busy backing top-down mandates that burden local districts.

That’s good for Little Rock bureaucrats—but it’s BAD for Fort Smith.

This November, Fort Smith has a choice. We deserve a Senator who respects local control and supports our schools instead of burdening them.

Vote for real representation. Elect Ed Guzman for State Senate.

SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN: GuzmanForArkansas.com

10/06/2026

Tuesday morning check-in. Two weeks before early voting begins!

And of course, Justin Boyd voted YES…
10/05/2026

And of course, Justin Boyd voted YES…

The day after I filed to run for State Senate, almost a year ago, I received a phone call from an unknown number (“Maybe...
10/04/2026

The day after I filed to run for State Senate, almost a year ago, I received a phone call from an unknown number (“Maybe: C**t Shelby” according to my iPhone). After I answered, he wasted no time. “Ed, I’m your neighbor in Franklin County, and I’m glad you’re running. We need to get Boyd out of there.”

Since then, C**t and I have talked regularly. He shared words of advice and encouragement as I managed the early days of my first-ever campaign. And since his campaign launched, we have commiserated about life on the campaign trail, sharing an occasional dinner together when he is in Fort Smith, partnering on public events when we can, and always talking about how Democrats and Libertarians can work together to make life better for the hard-working people of Arkansas.

I believe our relationship represents the reality on the ground in Fort Smith and across the state: We have more in common than what divides us, and we have to be willing to work with anyone who will honestly fight for a better Arkansas.

I am proud to have his public endorsement.

Justin Boyd is a rubber stamp for Little Rock. His record proves it: he is a “yes” man for the party and the governor! 🫡...
10/02/2026

Justin Boyd is a rubber stamp for Little Rock. His record proves it: he is a “yes” man for the party and the governor! 🫡🫡

Fort Smith needs a senator that represents its people, not special interests in Little Rock.

AVOID THE BOYD (Part 1): Big Energy’s Best FriendWhen you open your electric or gas bill every month, you’re looking at ...
09/30/2026

AVOID THE BOYD (Part 1): Big Energy’s Best Friend

When you open your electric or gas bill every month, you’re looking at the direct results of decisions made in Little Rock. And when it comes to keeping utility costs fair for everyday families in Fort Smith, Senator Justin Boyd voted against you.

During the legislative session, Justin Boyd voted YES on SB 307.
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Here’s what SB 307 actually does:

• Bypasses Oversight: It allows large energy monopolies to push through expedited rate riders, bypassing traditional, thorough public rate hearings.

• Shifts the Tab to You: It makes it easier for utility companies to pass grid upgrade costs and strategic investments directly onto residential ratepayers.

• Protects Big Corporate Interests: While out-of-state tech corporations and massive industrial users consume massive amounts of power, everyday Fort Smith families and fixed-income seniors are left picking up the tab on their monthly utility bills.
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While River Valley families are stretching every dollar at the kitchen table, Justin Boyd voted to give big energy a green light to shift financial burdens onto your household budget.

That’s good for big energy monopolies—but it’s BAD for Fort Smith.

This November, Fort Smith has a choice. We deserve a Senator who works as hard as you do, protects your paycheck, and stands up to special interests.

Vote for real representation. Elect Ed Guzman for State Senate.

SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN: GuzmanForArkansas.com

I have accepted an invitation to debate Justin Boyd on October 16, 2026. I look forward to the opportunity to share my v...
09/26/2026

I have accepted an invitation to debate Justin Boyd on October 16, 2026. I look forward to the opportunity to share my vision for the future of Fort Smith and to challenge the current senator’s record, which has focused on representing Little Rock in Fort Smith and not the other way around!

Thank you to the River Valley MLK Commission and the NAACP for hosting this event—and to Talicia Richardson for moderating.

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