Arkansas Mayor's Brother Wins $1.82 Billion Powerball Jackpot, Revealing Family Ties
Tracy Hartwick, the younger brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, has been identified as the winner of a historic $1.82 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased on December 24, 2025, at a Murphy USA store in Cabot, Arkansas. Tracy Hartwick chose the one-time cash option, receiving $834.9 million, of which he retained $565 million after taxes. His identity was revealed due to Arkansas Act 889 of 2021, which limits the confidentiality of lottery winners related to public officials to six months. The mayor, Terry Hartwick, has been in the public eye due to past controversies, including allegations of inappropriate conduct and financial improprieties during his tenure. 
