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2028 Arkansas Gubernatorial Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 7, 2028
Current holder:Sarah Huckabee Sanders(Republican)

The 2028 Arkansas gubernatorial election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Voters will choose the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with the incumbent governor eligible to seek re-election or a new candidate emerging from party primaries.

About This Race

The 2028 Arkansas gubernatorial election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Voters will choose the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with the incumbent governor eligible to seek re-election or a new candidate emerging from party primaries.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 7, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Arkansas, residents must register by October 7, 2028, either online via the Arkansas Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at county clerk offices. On Election Day or during early voting from October 21 to November 5, 2028, voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID at their designated polling place.

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Incumbent
Republican

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Governor of Arkansas

Biography

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the incumbent Governor of Arkansas, having assumed office in 2023 after serving as White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump. She is running for re-election in 2028 on a platform of continuing conservative policies, including tax cuts, education reform, and border security initiatives.

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Democratic

Chris Jones

Governor of Arkansas

Biography

Chris Jones is a former Arkansas State Senator and the 2022 Democratic nominee for governor, known for his advocacy on healthcare access, public education funding, and economic development in rural communities. He is running again in 2028 to challenge the incumbent governor and expand access to affordable healthcare and quality schooling across the state.

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