PRESS RELEASE

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Following an in-person meeting between Governor Asa Hutchinson and Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Sanders’ spokesman Judd Deere released the following readout:
 
“Today, Governor-elect Sanders met with Governor Hutchinson at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss the transition. Governor Hutchinson congratulated the Governor-elect on her historic victory and committed his administration to full cooperation with her and her team to ensure a seamless transition.

Governor-elect Sanders thanked the Governor for his years of service to Arkansans, his support during the campaign, his hospitality, and for his assistance to ensure an orderly transition. With this being Arkansas’ first Republican to Republican gubernatorial transition, the two agreed that it presents incredible opportunities to continue to move the state forward and unleash new, bold reforms. The Governor and Governor-elect agreed to stay in regular contact and for their staffs to begin the work of a transition immediately.”