Arkansas voters overwhemingly back minimum wage increase

Democrats may be having a bad night overall in Arkansas, but they can take some solace in the outcome of Issue #5, which asked voters if they wanted to improve an increase in the state’s minimum wage.

The answer? Yes, by a two-to-one margin.

Minimum wage increases are also on the ballot in several other states, including Alaska, where Senator Mark Begich is seeking reelection.