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Arkansas Secretary of State — 2026 Candidate Filing Search
Position/Office: Auditor of State
Party Affiliation: Republican
Candidate Name: Auditor of State Dennis Milligan
Filing Date: 2025-11-04
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MEET DENNIS MILLIGAN A lifetime of service and delivering results
Source-published biography
Milligan has spent the last 25 years in public service, addressing corruption and restoring trust at both the county and state levels. He served as Saline County Circuit Clerk prior to being elected to two terms as Treasurer of State. As Treasurer, he cleaned up the mess made by Martha Shoffner while earning the state its then-highest investment receipts in history at more than $600 million dollars.
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Milligan has spent the last 25 years in public service, addressing corruption and restoring trust at both the county and state levels. He served as Saline County Circuit Clerk prior to being elected to two terms as Treasurer of State. As Treasurer, he cleaned up the mess made by Martha Shoffner while earning the state its then-highest investment receipts in history at more than $600 million dollars.
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Milligan is a successful businessman who has spent the last 25 years in public service, addressing corruption and restoring trust at both the county and state levels. He served as Saline County Circuit Clerk from 2011-2015 prior to being elected to two terms as Treasurer of State. As Treasurer, he earned the state the highest investment receipts in history at more than $600 million. Milligan is currently serving in his first term as Auditor of State, elected in 2022 with nearly 67% of the popular vote.
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Milligan is a successful businessman who has spent the last 25 years in public service, addressing corruption and restoring trust at both the county and state levels. He served as Saline County Circuit Clerk from 2011-2015 prior to being elected to two terms as Treasurer of State. As Treasurer, he earned the state the highest investment receipts in history at more than $600 million. Milligan is currently serving in his first term as Auditor of State, elected in 2022 with nearly 67% of the popular vote.
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“This office isn’t just about numbers. It’s about people,” Milligan said. “It’s about the single mom who found forgotten savings through our unclaimed property program. It’s about the retiree who finally got clarity on a pension check. It’s about every Arkansan who deserves a government that works as hard as they do.
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“This office isn’t just about numbers. It’s about people,” Milligan said. “It’s about the single mom who found forgotten savings through our unclaimed property program. It’s about the retiree who finally got clarity on a pension check. It’s about every Arkansan who deserves a government that works as hard as they do.
Candidate statement
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I am very proud of the accomplishments my team and I have achieved since being elected as Auditor of State. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Arkansas in this capacity and I hope to continue my service to this great state as your Auditor.
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I am very proud of the accomplishments my team and I have achieved since being elected as Auditor of State. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Arkansas in this capacity and I hope to continue my service to this great state as your Auditor.
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“If you give me the honor of serving another term, I’ll continue to push for innovation and high-quality service for you – the taxpayer,” he said. “We’ll continue to expand our efforts to return money and property to the people it belongs, and we’ll make this office a model of public service.”
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“If you give me the honor of serving another term, I’ll continue to push for innovation and high-quality service for you – the taxpayer,” he said. “We’ll continue to expand our efforts to return money and property to the people it belongs, and we’ll make this office a model of public service.”
Economy, taxes, spending, and affordability
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“We’ve streamlined the unclaimed property process with our new Data Match program, cutting red tape for Arkansans so they can get their money easier,” he said. “Through this program, I will return millions of dollars to its rightful owners – families, veterans, small business owners – people who deserve to have what is theirs.”
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“We’ve streamlined the unclaimed property process with our new Data Match program, cutting red tape for Arkansans so they can get their money easier,” he said. “Through this program, I will return millions of dollars to its rightful owners – families, veterans, small business owners – people who deserve to have what is theirs.”
Government and public policy
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The Auditor’s office is just beginning to see the full potential of its Data Match program, and Milligan plans to explore ways to expand the program in his second term to businesses and heirs rather than only individuals as it currently applies.
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The Auditor’s office is just beginning to see the full potential of its Data Match program, and Milligan plans to explore ways to expand the program in his second term to businesses and heirs rather than only individuals as it currently applies.
Government and public policy
Candidate position
“I’ve said it before: This money and property does not belong to the state. It belongs to the citizens of Arkansas, and I intend to make every effort possible to return it back to them,” Milligan said, adding that he wants to be known as the Auditor who returned the most unclaimed property to its rightful owners in state history.
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“I’ve said it before: This money and property does not belong to the state. It belongs to the citizens of Arkansas, and I intend to make every effort possible to return it back to them,” Milligan said, adding that he wants to be known as the Auditor who returned the most unclaimed property to its rightful owners in state history.
Candidate statement
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“As a lifelong Arkansan who has raised a daughter and now enjoys watching my three grandchildren grow up in Arkansas, I believe in this state. I believe in its people,” Milligan continued. “And I believe that together, we can keep building a government that earns your trust every single day.
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“As a lifelong Arkansan who has raised a daughter and now enjoys watching my three grandchildren grow up in Arkansas, I believe in this state. I believe in its people,” Milligan continued. “And I believe that together, we can keep building a government that earns your trust every single day.
Mar. 4, 2026
Candidate position
Policy
As I run unopposed in this election, I am deeply humbled by the trust you have placed in me and mindful of the responsibility that comes with being the presumptive winner. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the people of Arkansas for your continued support, encouragement, and belief in our shared vision. Even without an opponent in this race, I remain committed to earning your confidence every single day through transparency, service, and results.
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As I run unopposed in this election, I am deeply humbled by the trust you have placed in me and mindful of the responsibility that comes with being the presumptive winner. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the people of Arkansas for your continued support, encouragement, and belief in our shared vision. Even without an opponent in this race, I remain committed to earning your confidence every single day through transparency, service, and results.
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2026 Arkansas candidate filing record retained August 19 — Dennis Milligan
