Arkansas Constitution of 1874 Amendment 73, Preamble Preamble

The people of Arkansas find and declare that elected officials who remain in office too long become preoccupied with reelection and ignore their duties as representatives of the people.  Entrenched incumbency has reduced voter participation and has led to an electoral system that is less free, less competitive, and less representative than the system established by the Founding Fathers.  Therefore, the people of Arkansas, exercising their reserved powers, herein limit the terms of elected officials.