Wagner says Senate District 19 needs new leadership; incumbent Wallace says challenger not really GOP

February 2, 2024 at 8:59 p.m.

by Michael R. Wickline

State Sen. David Wallace (left), R-Leachville, and fellow Republican Tommy Wagner Jr. of Manila are shown in these undated courtesy photos. Wagner is challenging Wallace in the March 5, 2024 Republican primary. (Courtesy photos)
State Sen. David Wallace (left), R-Leachville, and fellow Republican Tommy Wagner Jr. of Manila are shown in these undated courtesy photos. Wagner is challenging Wallace in the March 5, 2024 Republican primary. (Courtesy photos)


In his bid to oust state Sen. David Wallace of Leachville in the March 5 Republican primary, Manila doctor Tommy Wagner Jr. says he offers voters in their northeast Arkansas district a new generation of leadership.

"The

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