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Governor of Arkansas

Arkansas · Next election 2026State
About This Office

Governor of Arkansas — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Sarah Huckabee SandersR
Governor · Arkansas
The 2026 Race

4 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Arkansas. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Total Raised
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Candidates
4 filed
Incumbent
Sarah Huckabee SandersR
Cash on Hand
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Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2026Sarah Huckabee Sanders R53.9%Fredrick Love D 38.6%886,189
2022Sarah Huckabee Sanders R63.0%Chris Jones D 35.2%907,037
2018Asa Hutchinson R49.6%Jared Henderson D 24.1%1,174,727
2014Asa Hutchinson R55.5%Mike Ross D 41.4%811,020
2010Mike Beebe D64.5%Jim Keet R 33.7%780,633
2006Mike Beebe D55.6%Asa Hutchinson R 40.7%774,346
2002Mike Huckabee R53.0%Jimmie Lou Fisher D 46.9%805,696
1998Mike Huckabee R59.8%Bill Bristow D 38.7%706,011
1994Jim Guy Tucker D59.6%Sheffield Nelson R 40.4%719,550
State
Population
3,049,391
Median HH Income
$61K
Unemployment
4.9%
Bachelor's+
25.7%
Veterans
7.4%
Median Age
38.5
Mean HH Income
$85K
Poverty Rate
16.0%
HS or Higher
88.7%
Median Home Value
$188K
Median Rent
$947/mo
Owner-Occupied
66.4%
Under 18 / 65+
23.1% / 17.6%