Rebekah Kennedy

Rebekah Kennedy is an Arkansas politician affiliated with the Green Party and a Candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2008 election. Kennedy is the sole challenger to Democrat Mark Pryor in his first race as an incumbent. Kennedy was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas and holds a BA Degree in English Literature from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville. She practices law with the firm of Pryor, Robertson, Beasley & Smith in Fort Smith. Her practice includes work in the area of civil rights and on behalf of victims of discrimination in the workplace. Kennedy is best known for her 2006 bid for Arkansas Attorney General, which garnered 4.67% of the vote. She currently serves as Elections Co-Chair for the Green Party of Arkansas.