 | |
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Arkansas on November 3, 2020. [1] To vote by mail, registered Arkansas voters had to request a ballot by October 27, 2020. [2]
| |
| Elections in Arkansas |
|---|
 |
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Arkansas on November 3, 2020. [1] To vote by mail, registered Arkansas voters had to request a ballot by October 27, 2020. [2]
17 out of 35 seats in the state senate were up for election. Out of the contested seats, the Republican Party won 15 while the Democratic Party won 2. The resulting composition was 28 Republicans and 7 Democrats. Republicans gained the 12th and 26th districts.
Arkansas had 6 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Donald Trump won all of them with 62% of the popular vote.
Incumbent Republican senator Tom Cotton won with 67% of the votes.
Arkansas had 4 seats in the United States House of Representatives. The Republican Party won all of them. No seats changed hands.
| |
Continues a 0.5 percent sales tax for transportation | |
 For: 70%–80% 60%–70% 50%–60% Against: 50%–60% |
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes | 660,018 | 55.33 |
| No | 532,915 | 44.67 |
| Total votes | 1,192,933 | 100.00 |
| |
Changes term limits to twelve consecutive years for state legislators with the opportunity to return after a four-year break | |
 For: 60%–70% 50%–60% Against: 50%–60% |
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 647,861 | 55.38 |
| No | 521,979 | 44.62 |
| Total votes | 1,169,840 | 100.00 |
| |
Changes initiative process and legislative referral requirements | |
 Against: 60%–70% 50%–60% For: 50%–60% |
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No | 638,319 | 55.93 |
| Yes | 503,028 | 44.07 |
| Total votes | 1,141,347 | 100.00 |
Issue 1
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size [a] | Margin of error | For the amendment | Against the amendment | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas [4] | October 9–21, 2020 | 405 (LV) | ± 4.8% | 62% | 38% | – |
| Hendrix College/Talk Business & Politics [5] | October 11–13, 2020 | 647 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 59% | 31% | 10% |
Issue 2
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size [a] | Margin of error | For the amendment | Against the amendment | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas [4] | October 9–21, 2020 | 405 (LV) | ± 4.8% | 60% | 40% | – |
| Hendrix College/Talk Business & Politics [5] | October 11–13, 2020 | 647 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 48% | 28% | 24% |
Issue 3
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size [a] | Margin of error | For the amendment | Against the amendment | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas [4] | October 9–21, 2020 | 405 (LV) | ± 4.8% | 41% | 59% | – |
| Hendrix College/Talk Business & Politics [5] | October 11–13, 2020 | 647 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 20% | 35% | 45% |
State legislation related to the administration of elections introduced in 2011 through this year, 2020
 | This Arkansas elections-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
