Sanders, Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk Announce Club America Partnership for Arkansas Schools

New program aims to encourage civic engagement and leadership among students while promoting American founding ideals.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:30pm

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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Erika Kirk of Turning Point USA to announce a partnership that will bring Club America chapters to high schools across the state. The program is intended to promote civic engagement, leadership, and American founding principles among students.

Why it matters

The partnership between Governor Sanders and Turning Point USA represents an effort to expand youth political engagement and education in Arkansas, aligning with the governor's stated priorities. Club America chapters could provide students with additional opportunities to participate in civic activities and learn about American values.

The details

The announcement came during a Turning Point USA pep rally at Arkansas Christian Academy, where students celebrated the launch of the school's new Club America chapter. After the school event, Sanders and Kirk held a press conference at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, where the governor signed a proclamation expressing support for the organization and encouraging Arkansas high schools and colleges to support student-led civic groups.

  • On March 11, 2026, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Erika Kirk of Turning Point USA announced the new partnership at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion in Little Rock.
  • The announcement came during a Turning Point USA pep rally at Arkansas Christian Academy on the same day.

The players

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The Governor of Arkansas who announced the new partnership with Turning Point USA.

Erika Kirk

The Chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization, who partnered with Governor Sanders on the new program.

Turning Point USA

A conservative youth organization founded in 2012 that has grown into one of the country's largest groups focused on educating students about free markets and limited government.

Club America

A program operated by Turning Point USA that allows students to organize chapters at their schools focused on civic dialogue, leadership development, and engagement with American political principles.

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What they’re saying

“The program is intended to encourage civic engagement and leadership among students while promoting the principles of faith, freedom and American founding ideals.”

— Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas (ktlo.com)

What’s next

Turning Point USA officials say the new partnership aims to expand the Club America program throughout Arkansas and provide students with additional opportunities to participate in civic leadership activities.

The takeaway

This partnership represents an effort by Governor Sanders and Turning Point USA to increase youth political engagement and education in Arkansas, aligning with the governor's priorities. The new Club America chapters could give students more chances to learn about American values and participate in civic activities.