The 2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Arkansas. The incumbent Republican governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, is seeking re-election for a second term, facing Democratic challenger Chris Jones, a former state representative and advocate for education and healthcare reform.
The 2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Arkansas. The incumbent Republican governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, is seeking re-election for a second term, facing Democratic challenger Chris Jones, a former state representative and advocate for education and healthcare reform.
To vote in Arkansas, residents must register by October 4, 2026, either online via the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at their county clerk’s office. On Election Day, voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or military ID; early voting is available from October 19 to November 1 at designated locations across the state.
