Benton County GOP Candidate McCollum Arrest Sparks Resignation Calls
TL;DR
State Rep. Austin McCollum, the Republican nominee for Benton County judge, was booked on suspicion of aggravated assault on a family or household member, false imprisonment and domestic battery, prompting calls from GOP leaders for him to resign and withdraw from the race; charges had not yet been filed, and officials outlined potential vacancy procedures as the investigation continues.
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