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2026 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 5, 2026

The 2026 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. This statewide race determines who will serve as the second-highest executive officer in the state, presiding over the Arkansas Senate and standing first in line to succeed the governor.

About This Race

The 2026 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. This statewide race determines who will serve as the second-highest executive officer in the state, presiding over the Arkansas Senate and standing first in line to succeed the governor.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Arkansas residents can register to vote online through the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at county clerk offices. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID; early voting begins October 21 and runs through November 2, with Election Day voting on November 3.

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Democratic

Chris Jones

Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas

Biography

Chris Jones is a former state senator and small business owner from Pulaski County, running on a platform of expanding access to healthcare, improving public education, and strengthening infrastructure in underserved areas of Arkansas.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Leslie Rutledge

Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas

Biography

Leslie Rutledge is the current Attorney General of Arkansas, having served in that role since 2015. She is running for lieutenant governor to focus on economic growth, public safety, and supporting rural communities across the state.

Campaign Website

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