Democrat announces run for congressional seat in NW Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A former director of a nonprofit organization from Russellville says he's running for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Congressman Steve Womack in northwest Arkansas next year.  Ken Aden said Tuesday that he's seeking his party's nomination for the 3rd congressional district in 2012.  Aden is the first Democrat to announce he's running for the seat.

by The Associated Press

August 30, 2011