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2026 Arkansas State Legislature Elections

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 11, 2026
Current holder:Sarah Huckabee Sanders(Republican)

The 2026 Arkansas State Legislature general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of both the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate. All 100 House seats and 18 of the 35 Senate seats are up for election, determining control of the state legislature and influencing policy on education, healthcare, and taxation.

About This Race

The 2026 Arkansas State Legislature general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of both the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate. All 100 House seats and 18 of the 35 Senate seats are up for election, determining control of the state legislature and influencing policy on education, healthcare, and taxation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 11, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Arkansas, residents must register by October 11, 2026, either online through the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county clerk’s office. On Election Day or during early voting (October 19–November 1, 2026), voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, or military ID; free voter ID cards are available from county clerks for those without acceptable identification.

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Incumbent
Republican

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Governor of Arkansas

Biography

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the incumbent Governor of Arkansas, first elected in 2022 after serving as White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump. She is running for re-election in 2026 to continue her policy agenda focused on tax cuts, education reform, and restricting abortion access.

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Democratic

Chris Jones

Governor of Arkansas

Biography

Chris Jones is the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands and a former state senator who announced his candidacy for governor in 2026, focusing on expanding healthcare access, increasing public education funding, and promoting economic development in rural communities.

Campaign Website

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