Jed Duggar may have been “counting on” a win on Tuesday night, but the people of Arkansas apparently had different plans.
The Counting On star was defeated in his bid to become the Arkansas State Representative for District 89 in Springdale. Jed– the 10th child of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar— was defeated by Megan Godfrey, who was running for a second term.
Before the election, several media outlets compared Jed and Megan’s stats, causing many voters to comment that Jed— who is only 21 years old, has no political experience and only a high school diploma from Duggar Homeschool High— paled in comparison to Megan, who has been a teacher in Springdale and is currently pursing her doctorate.
Still, Jed was able to get a respectable number of votes. According to NWA Online, the final yet unofficial results show that Jed got 44 percent of the votes, while Megan secured 56 percent.
“The district has historically had one of the lowest turnouts of any in the region. Tuesday was no exception,” the newspaper reported.
Last month, Jed’s campaign stirred up some controversy when it was reported that he allegedly accepted $8,400 from a single donor – a retired banker named Ross Little who resides in Louisiana. That amount far exceeded the state’s maximum donation of $2,400 from a single donor, putting Jed at risk of having to pay some hefty fines.
In his concession statement posted on social media, Jed thanked his election team and promised to pray for Megan, whom he previously labeled “radical” and a “liberal princess” in his campaign material.
“I am grateful to everyone who supported my campaign in Springdale and to all who came out to vote for conservative values. While I am disappointed that we came up short, I am grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn from so many amazing people that make Northwest Arkansas one of the best places to live in the USA,” Jed wrote.
“I called to congratulate Representative Megan Godfrey on her win last night, and I thanked her for keeping the campaign focused on the issues and for being courteous throughout this campaign. I will be praying for her and I wish her and her family nothing but the best as she embarks on serving another term representing District 89 in Little Rock.”
After news of Jed’s loss hit the Interwebs, it was a much-discussed topic on Twitter, with some even calling him “Twin Bed Jed,” due to the fact that he was shown on ‘Counting On’ sleeping in a twin bed next to his brother, Jeremiah, after having recently moved out of the Duggar Family home.
“Arkansas may not be the sharpest crayon in the US Box, but at least they had enough sense not to elect a pompous child who can’t go anywhere without a chaperone,” one person tweeted. “#JedDuggar can’t play with the adults. Even daddy’s $ & ‘fame’ couldn’t save him. #DuggarArroganceLosesAgain.”
“Twin Bed Jed lost his race lmao sorry Duggar,” another wrote.
“If you need a little good news, just know that Jed Duggar (a 21-year-old who’s not allowed to go on a date without a chaperone) lost his race for the Arkansas State House to democratic incumbent Megan Godfrey!” someone else tweeted.
The Duggar Family has yet to make a statement on Jed’s loss.
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The fact that someone so wildly unqualified (especially compared to his accomplished opponent) managed to get 44% of the votes, says all you need to about the current state of America. You just know Jim Bob would’ve controlled his voting. Imagine being a female constituent. He refuses to meet you without a chaperone or asks you to send the man of the house to the meeting.
Oh nooooooo, beaten by an educated woman?!?!?!? Double humiliation ?
The postcards Bunk Bed Jed’s team sent out disparaged Megan, calling her ‘Princess.’ Dick move, Jed.
Thank God! We don’t need one of these loons in the White House (and I’m not even American, lol). If only Trump would take a note from him though and bow out gracefully.
Good! He has no formal education, no real world or political experience, and he can’t even live by himself. To say that he was grossly under-qualified is an understatement. I am shocked that so many people voted for him, though.
Well, apparently they live in a low voter turnout district and there are a lot of voting-age Duggars. That might account for a chunk of his voters.
The voting age Duggars don’t live in the district he lives in. He and Jer moved there so that he could run for office. I wonder if he has to move back home with Mommy and Daddy now that he lost.
Courtship announcement from him in 3…2…1. He wants a distraction now I’m sure. And if he marries quickly, he can even beat his underage brother to the altar!
I’ve never watched the show but this is the light hearted election news story I needed.
This was a state who voted heavily for Trump. They can’t be too smart.
44 – 56 ?
I’m amazed he got that many votes.
Whoever came up with Twin Bed Jed deserves an award. ? Urgh. I live too close to these Duggar freaks for comfort and I’m loving their good run of bad luck. Karma, Duggars, karma…or God’s finally sick of the things you’re doing in his name. I’ll take whatever.
Pro Life, Pro gun. Yes, he is a Duggar. ?
Twin bed Jed.
Yup, I’m dead.
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Putting “Pro Life” and “Pro Gun” right next to each other sure is something.
That’s what kills me about these “pro-life” lunatics. The only life they care about is one of an unborn fetus, once it’s born, who cares what happens!
Good.