Ark. Senate District 1

Blake Rutherford is reporting that Sen. Shawn Womack (R-Mountain Home) has made up his mind and will seek a circuit judgeship rather than seek re-election to the Senate in 2008. The last time I talked to Shawn (been a few weeks), he hadn't made up his mind. Such a move would open up another Senate seat and may affect a House seat should Rep. Monty Davenport (D-Yellville) make a run for the Senate. I just talked to Monty, and he says he'll look at it but won't give it much consideration until Shawn makes an official announcement. Look for an official announcement in September, possibly.