Voting is personal to me. 

My parents worked to instill in me a passion for politics and civil service. When I turned 18, I didn’t get a new car or anything like that - my parents took me down to the Courthouse so I could register to vote. I thank my parents for that moment — it was a gift that continues to provide meaning in my life and my work. 

My father, P.A. (Les) Hollingsworth, was a civil rights lawyer and former Little Rock city board member, and my mother, Ada, is a longtime community organizer. When I was young, they took every opportunity to educate me on how the Government worked and what I could do to make a difference in my community. 

As a kid, I worked on the campaigns of major change agents in Central Arkansas like Lottie Shackelford, Irma Hunter Brown, and Richard Mays. These experiences taught me that when we work hard, organize, and vote, we can elect people to office who share our values and principles. 

I’m a graduate of Howard University in Washington, and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. I also hold a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 

All my professional experiences have prepared me for my current office. When I returned home to Little Rock, I worked as a city planner as well as an economic development administrator. I then took my talents to the Capitol, working for Secretary of State Sharon Priest. I had the tremendous honor of serving as the Director of the State Board of Election Commissioners. I learned here first hand how public policy decisions directly affected voting rights, and the massive role our volunteer poll working force plays in the instrumentation of our Democracy. 

From there, I had the opportunity to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Delta Regional Authority, where I held the administrative reins for a Federal Agency that serves communities in eight states and 252 Counties and Parishes. Serving underserved communities along the Mississippi River Delta was a tremendous honor, and it gave me the experiences needed to effectively serve the communities that I call home.

Given all the experiences I have had, It is the honor of my life to serve as your Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk. Helping Central Arkansas citizens with their personal and business needs, as well as ensuring people have the resources and knowledge to carry out their sacred right to vote are responsibilities that I don’t take lightly. 

I have often relied on the love of my family, especially my son Joshua, to guide me through life. They give me the strength I need to do my work. Ultimately, the work I do is easy, because I love this job, I love my staff, and most importantly, I love my home, Pulaski County.