Rep. Cornwell (D-Benton) draws Nix as primary opponent

Benton Education Association President Barbara Nix (D-Benton) has announced her intentions to run against Rep. Lamont Cornwell (D-Benton). Cornwell is the owner of Cornwell Enterprises L.L.C. and is serving his first term in the Arkansas House. Prior to serving in the House, Cornwell served on the Benton School Board. He serves on House Judiciary and City, County and Local Affairs Committees and is a non-voting member of the Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee.

Nix has taught in the Benton School District for 37 years and was named Teacher of the Year for the 2005-06 school term. She said education will be a chief priority if she is elected. She also serves on the Benton Athletic Memorial Museum Board of Directors. Here's the Benton Courier article.

The primary election is Tuesday, May 13. District 28 includes the cities of Benton, Haskell and Traskwood and Newcomb and Fairplay townships. Here's the district map: