A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Arkansas on November 3, 2026 for all executive offices, all four of the state's seats in the United States House of Representatives, and a U.S. senator. Primaries will be held on March 3, 2026, with runoff primaries on March 31.[1] While Arkansas used to be a Democratic stronghold, (with Bill Clinton winning it twice with very comfortable margins), Arkansas is now among the most red states in the country.[2] A Democrat has not won state-wide since 2010, when former governor Mike Beebe won re-election.[3]
Incumbent Lieutenant Governor, Leslie Rutledge, has declared her intention to run for a second term.[6] She also easily won her first election in 2022, with 64.21% of the vote.[7]
Incumbent Secretary of StateJohn Thurston resigned from his office after being elected in 2024 as State Treasurer.[8] The new appointee, Cole Jester, is unable to run for a full term, leading to an open seat in 2026.
Incumbent Treasurer John Thurston has declared his intention to run for his first full term.[11] He was elected in a special election in 2024 with 65.37% of the vote after then incumbent Mark Lowery died in office.[12]
Incumbent Land CommissionerTommy Land is term-limited and cannot run for re-election. The incumbent Secretary of State, Cole Jester, has announced his candidacy for this position.[14]
Incumbent senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas has declared his intention to run for a third-term.[15] He is the third-highest ranking Republican in the Senate. He won his last election in 2020 with 66.53% of the vote against a Libertarian.[16]
Republican incumbent Rick Crawford has not declared his intentions to run for a 9th term yet. He won his last election in 2024 with 72.9% of the vote.
District 2
Republican incumbent French Hill has not declared his intention to run for a 7th term yet. He won his last election with 58.9% of the vote.
District 3
Republican incumbent Steve Womack has declared his intention to run for a 9th term.[17] He won his last election with 63.8% of the vote.
District 4
Republican incumbent Bruce Westerman has not declared his intention to run for a 7th term yet. He won his last election with 72.9% of the vote.
Ballot measures*
Issue 1
The, "Creation of Economic Development Districts Amendment" would "Allow the legislature to create programs, including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to develop the state economy".[18]
Issue 2
The "Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment" would "Provide that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections".[19]
Issue 3
The "Natural Resources Commission Bond Measure" would "Authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund water-related infrastructure projects including water treatment and transportation, waste disposal, pollution abatement, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands and aquatic resources infrastructure".[20]
Issue 4
The "Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment" would "Create a right to keep and bear arms without limitation on the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, or firearm components".[21]
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