Arkansas Sample Ballot 2026: Every Candidate on Your November Ballot
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Arkansas's 2026 ballot includes governor (Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R), Fredrick Love (D), Colt Shelby (L)); U.S. Senate (Tom Cotton (R), Hallie Shoffner (D)); 4 U.S. House districts. Browse tracked Arkansas jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.
- Primary Election
- March 3, 2026
- Primary Runoff
- March 31, 2026
- General Election
- Nov. 3, 2026
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Statewide
GovernorSarah Huckabee Sanders (R) · Fredrick Love (D) · Colt Shelby (L)
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Republican Incumbent
- Cut taxes and grow Arkansas's economy
- Continue education and workforce changes
- Strengthen public safety and conservative leadership
Per the campaign site.
About Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is Arkansas's incumbent governor and Republican nominee for re-election in 2026. Her record and campaign emphasize income-tax cuts, education changes, workforce development, public safety, and conservative executive leadership.
Fredrick Love Democrat
- Create regional economic opportunity
- Support small businesses and infrastructure
- Align education with workforce needs
Per the campaign site.
About Fredrick Love
Fredrick Love is Arkansas's Democratic nominee for governor and a state senator from Little Rock. His campaign emphasizes inclusive economic development, small-business support, infrastructure, education-to-workforce alignment, and investment across Arkansas communities.
Colt Shelby L
- Reduce government overreach
- Protect individual liberty and local control
- Support farmers and small communities
Per the campaign site.
About Colt Shelby
Colt Shelby is the Libertarian nominee for Arkansas governor and a farmer. His campaign offers a limited-government alternative focused on individual liberty, local control, and reducing state interference.
U.S. SenateTom Cotton (R) · Hallie Shoffner (D)
Tom Cotton Republican Incumbent
- Strengthen national security and military readiness
- Tighten immigration and border enforcement
- Support conservative judicial, fiscal, and agriculture policy
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton is Arkansas's incumbent U.S. senator and the Republican nominee for re-election in 2026. A former Army officer and U.S. representative, he has built his Senate record around national security, immigration enforcement, conservative judicial policy, agriculture, and Republican fiscal priorities.
Hallie Shoffner Democrat
- Represent rural Arkansas and agriculture
- Focus on community needs and affordability
- Offer a Democratic alternative in the Senate race
Per the campaign site.
About Hallie Shoffner
Hallie Shoffner is Arkansas's Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2026 and a farmer. Her campaign gives Democrats a statewide nominee against incumbent Tom Cotton and emphasizes rural Arkansas, agriculture, community needs, and a different approach to federal representation.
Commissioner Of State LandsChristopher Olson (L) · Cole Jester (R)
Christopher Olson L
Christopher Olson, of Viola, was nominated as the Libertarian Party of Arkansas's candidate for Commissioner of State Lands at the party's 2026 convention, per Talk Business and Politics. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Cole Jester Republican
Cole Jester currently serves as Arkansas Secretary of State, a position he assumed in early 2025, per the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He previously worked as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel in Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office and as a judicial clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and worked on legislation restricting certain foreign ownership of agricultural land while in the governor's office, per the same source. Arkansas law bars an appointee from seeking reelection to the office to which they were appointed, which the newspaper reported is why he is running for Commissioner of State Lands rather than Secretary of State. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Lieutenant GovernorLeslie Rutledge (R) · Michael Kalagias (L)
Leslie Rutledge Republican Incumbent
- Cites work cutting taxes alongside the governor and legislature.
- Expanding education options for Arkansas families.
Per the campaign site.
About Leslie Rutledge
Leslie Rutledge is Arkansas's incumbent lieutenant governor and a candidate for re-election on the November 3 ballot. She previously served two terms as Arkansas attorney general.
Michael Kalagias L
Michael Kalagias of Rogers is the Libertarian Party of Arkansas's nominee for lieutenant governor, chosen at the party's February 2026 convention, according to Talk Business & Politics. No verifiable campaign site or additional biographical detail was found as of this research. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Attorney GeneralTim Griffin (R)
Tim Griffin Republican Incumbent
Tim Griffin is Arkansas's incumbent attorney general, the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. He previously served as lieutenant governor and as a member of Congress. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tim Griffin.
Secretary Of StateKim Hammer (R) · Kelly Grappe (D) · Michael Pakko (L)
Kim Hammer Republican
- Continuing to implement election laws passed by the Arkansas Legislature.
- Positioning Arkansas as a national leader on election security.
Per the campaign site.
About Kim Hammer
Kim Hammer is a candidate for Arkansas secretary of state on the November 3 ballot, a Republican state senator from Benton.
Kelly Grappe Democrat
- Depoliticizing the Secretary of State's office.
- Reducing barriers to voting and to placing citizen measures on the ballot.
Per the Arkansas Times.
About Kelly Grappe
Kelly Grappe is running for Arkansas Secretary of State. She spent nearly 25 years with Alltel and Verizon in operations and team leadership roles, per her campaign site. She currently leads Learning & Development for a Little Rock-based dental organization and has owned a small business and farm in rural Arkansas with her husband, per her campaign site.
Michael Pakko L
- Recruiting election administrators and staff based on qualifications rather than party affiliation.
- Increasing voter participation and electoral competitiveness in Arkansas.
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Pakko
Michael Pakko is an economist who has served on the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors and is a frequent commentator on the Arkansas economy, according to his campaign site. He has served as State Chair of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas for the past decade. Pakko is the Libertarian nominee for Arkansas Secretary of State, chosen at the party's February 2026 convention, in the November 3, 2026 general election.
AuditorDennis Milligan (R)
Dennis Milligan Republican Incumbent
- Notes work modernizing the state's payroll system and expanding the unclaimed property Data Match program
Per the campaign site.
About Dennis Milligan
Dennis Milligan is currently serving as Auditor of State of Arkansas, first elected in 2022, per his campaign site. He previously served as Saline County Circuit Clerk from 2011 to 2015 and two terms as Treasurer of State, per the campaign site. Before entering public service, he owned and operated a small business for 38 years, expanding it into 17 states, per the campaign site.
TreasurerJohn Thurston (R)
John Thurston Republican Incumbent
- Promoting financial literacy and streamlining government operations.
- Maximizing returns on the state's investments.
Per the campaign site.
About John Thurston
John Thurston is Arkansas's incumbent treasurer, the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. He previously served as secretary of state and commissioner of state lands. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Ballot measures
Ballot measures4 statewide measures on the 2026 ballot
4 statewide measures are on Arkansas's 2026 ballot.
Citizenship Voting Requirement AmendmentProvide that "Only a citizen of the United States ... may vote in an election in this state".Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
Creation of Economic Development Districts AmendmentAllow the legislature to create programs, including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to develop the state economy.Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
Natural Resources Commission Bond MeasureAuthorize 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.State statute (legislative referral)
Right to Keep and Bear Arms AmendmentProvide that the right to keep and bear arms is "a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed".Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
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Voting info and more
Voting info and more
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Dates below come from the Arkansas election office as of 2026-09-04; confirm on the official page or check your registration and polling place.
- Voter registration deadline
- online by Sunday, October 4, 2026; by mail Sunday, October 4, 2026; in person by Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Early voting
- Monday, October 19, 2026 through Monday, November 2, 2026
- Mail ballot
- request by Friday, October 30, 2026; return: In person or by designated bearer: close of business Friday, October 30, 2026
- Election Day hours
- 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place with the Arkansas election office's official lookup.
- ID at the polls
- Voters must present photo identification with their name and photo (driver's license, state photo ID card, concealed handgun carry license, U.S. passport, accredited Arkansas postsecondary institution employee/student ID, U.S. military ID, photo public assistance ID, or voter verification card). Without it, a voter may cast a provisional ballot and has until noon the first Monday after the election to provide ID.
Who is running for governor of Arkansas in 2026?
The tracked 2026 candidates for governor of Arkansas are Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R), Fredrick Love (D), Colt Shelby (L). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.
Who is running for U.S. Senate in Arkansas in 2026?
The tracked 2026 U.S. Senate candidates in Arkansas are Tom Cotton (R), Hallie Shoffner (D). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.
When is the Arkansas 2026 primary election?
Arkansas's 2026 state primary was held on March 3, 2026; the general election is November 3, 2026. Check your registration and polling place with your state election office.
When is the voter registration deadline in Arkansas for the November 2026 election?
To vote in Arkansas's November 3, 2026 general election, register online by Sunday, October 4, 2026; by mail Sunday, October 4, 2026; in person by Sunday, October 4, 2026, per the state election office.
When does early voting start in Arkansas for the November 2026 election?
Early in-person voting in Arkansas runs Monday, October 19, 2026 through Monday, November 2, 2026, per the state election office.
What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Arkansas for November 2026?
Arkansas mail ballots: request by Friday, October 30, 2026; return: In person or by designated bearer: close of business Friday, October 30, 2026, per the state election office.
Where do I vote in Arkansas in November 2026?
Polling places are assigned by address. Use the Arkansas election office's official lookup at https://www.voterview.org to find yours; early-voting sites are listed there as well.
U.S. House candidates by district
Only one district is on your ballot; the link below finds yours by street address.
U.S. House - AR-1Rick Crawford (R) · Steve G. Parsons (L) · Terri Yarbrough Green (D)
Rick Crawford Republican Incumbent
Crawford enlisted in the U.S. Army out of high school and served as an explosive ordnance disposal technician before graduating from Arkansas State University with a degree in agriculture business and economics, per the official House biography. He later worked as a rodeo announcer and producer, founded the AgWatch Network agricultural news service serving more than 50 radio affiliates, and worked as a marketing manager for a John Deere dealer group, per the official House biography.
Steve G. Parsons L
- Wants to reduce the size of government and expand individual freedoms.
- Supports repealing the Jones Act to lower consumer costs and opposes U.S. military interventionism.
Per the campaign site.
About Steve G. Parsons
Steve G. Parsons is a retired consultant and economist from Lakeview running as the Libertarian nominee for Arkansas's 1st Congressional District, per the Mountain Home Observer. He previously taught economics of technology at Washington University in St. Louis.
Terri Yarbrough Green Democrat
- Wants relief for Arkansas farmers facing falling commodity prices and rising fuel and fertilizer costs.
- Wants Congress to act as a check on presidential power and provide economic relief to working families.
Per the campaign site.
About Terri Yarbrough Green
Terri Yarbrough Green is a retired pathologist from Paragould running for Arkansas's 1st Congressional District in her first bid for elected office, per Talk Business and Politics. She is active with the Greene County Democratic Party. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
U.S. House - AR-2Chris Jones (D) · French Hill (R)
Chris Jones Democrat
- Wants fair wages, small business growth, broadband access and rural hospital sustainability.
- Supports maternal healthcare support, addiction recovery services and food security.
- Wants fair electoral maps, election security and government accountability.
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Jones
Chris Jones is a physicist and ordained minister from Pine Bluff running for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District, per his campaign site. He holds graduate degrees from MIT and previously ran for Arkansas governor.
French Hill Republican Incumbent
Hill worked in investments and banking for three decades, serving as founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Delta Trust and Banking Corporation from 1999 until its sale in 2014, per the official House biography. Earlier in his career he was a staffer for U.S. Senator John Tower and deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for corporate finance, and he holds a degree in economics from Vanderbilt University, per the official House biography.
U.S. House - AR-3Bobby Wilson (L) · Steve Womack (R) · Robb Ryerse (D)
Bobby Wilson L
Bobby Wilson is a Bentonville resident and the Libertarian Party's nominee for Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District, per Talk Business and Politics. He also carried the Libertarian nomination for the seat in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Steve Womack Republican Incumbent
Womack served as mayor of Rogers, where he oversaw more than a billion dollars in local investment, before his election to Congress in 2010, per the official House biography. He retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard in 2009 at the rank of colonel after more than 30 years of service, including a 2002 deployment to Sinai, Egypt, and is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, per the official House biography.
Robb Ryerse Democrat
- Wants good jobs, safe neighborhoods, strong schools and a government that works for constituents.
- Pledges to hold town halls and does not accept corporate PAC funding.
Per the campaign site.
About Robb Ryerse
Robb Ryerse is a pastor and nonprofit leader from Springdale running for Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District, per his campaign site. He previously ran for the seat in 2018 and has since worked on national bridge-building efforts.
U.S. House - AR-4Bruce Westerman (R) · James "Rus" Russell, III (D)
Bruce Westerman Republican Incumbent
Westerman is an engineer and forester who spent 22 years at Mid-South Engineering in Hot Springs as a professional engineer and forester, per the official House biography. He served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2011 to 2014, becoming the state's first Republican House majority leader since Reconstruction, and holds a bachelor's degree in biological and agricultural engineering from the University of Arkansas and a master's degree in forestry from Yale University, per the official House biography.
James "Rus" Russell, III Democrat
- Wants to bring politics and power back to the people and restore trust in government.
- Supports workers' rights, better healthcare and prescription coverage, and housing crisis solutions.
- Supports preserving Second Amendment rights while pursuing common-sense reform.
Per the campaign site.
About James "Rus" Russell, III
James "Rus" Russell, III is a mental healthcare provider from Little Rock running for Arkansas's 4th Congressional District, per his campaign site. He previously ran for Arkansas governor in 2022 and ended a U.S. Senate bid to enter this race.