Arkansas Elections 2026
What is on the Arkansas ballot on November 3, 2026: U.S. Senate, governor, 4 U.S. House seats, statewide offices, 4 ballot measures.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Senate and governor
| Race | Status | Rating | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Tom Cotton (R) is running | Solid R | Hallie Shoffner (D), Tom Cotton (R) |
| Arkansas | Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) is running | Solid R | Fredrick Love (D), Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) |
U.S. House
Statewide offices
| Office | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant governor | Leslie Rutledge (R) is running | Leslie Rutledge (R), Michael Kalagias (L) |
| Attorney general | Tim Griffin (R) is running unopposed | Tim Griffin (R) |
| Secretary of state | Open: Cole Jester (R) is not running | Kim Hammer (R), Kelly Grappe (D), Michael Pakko (L) |
| Treasurer | John Thurston (R) is running unopposed | John Thurston (R) |
| Auditor | Dennis Milligan (R) is running unopposed | Dennis Milligan (R) |
State legislature
- Senate: 17 of 35 seats up; currently Republican control
- House: 100 of 100 seats up; currently Republican control
Ballot measures
Economic development districts
Would let the legislature create economic development programs and districts, including public loans and grants.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Citizenship requirement for voting
Would limit voting in state and local elections to U.S. citizens.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Water infrastructure bonds
Would authorize up to $500 million in bonds for water infrastructure through the Natural Resources Commission.
A yes vote allows the state to borrow up to $500 million for water projects. A no vote does not allow the borrowing.
Right to keep and bear arms
Would expand the state constitutional right to bear arms to cover ammunition, accessories and components without limits.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Local, school and special-district elections
4 upcoming local contests with an official date or candidate list. Each comes from an official source; the status says how certain it is.
| Date | Place | Office | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2026 | Hot Springs | Mayor — At large | official schedule |
| November 3, 2026 | Hot Springs | City Board of Directors — District 2 | official schedule |
| November 3, 2026 | Hot Springs | City Board of Directors — District 4 | official schedule |
| November 3, 2026 | Hot Springs | City Board of Directors — District 5 | official schedule |
Search every Arkansas election by place, office, year and status
Mayors
18 current mayors verified in our research. Being mayor now does not mean running in the next election.
| City or town | Mayor | Next mayoral election |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | John D Flynn | |
| Benton | Tom Farmer | |
| Bentonville | Stephanie Orman | |
| Bryant | Chris Treat | |
| Earle | Jaylen Smith | |
| Eudora | Tomeka Butler | |
| Fayetteville | Molly Rawn | |
| Fort Smith | George B. McGill | |
| Garfield | Gary Blackburn | |
| Hot Springs | Pat McCabe | November 3, 2026 |
| Lewisville | Ethan N. Dunbar | |
| Little Rock | Frank Scott Jr. | |
| Marianna | Ora Stevens | |
| Paragould | Josh Agee | |
| Pea Ridge | Nathan See | |
| Pine Bluff | Vivian Flowers | |
| Sherwood | Mary Jo Heye-Townsell | |
| Wrightsville | Derrick M. Rainey |
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Sources
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections (Wikipedia)
- The Green Papers: 2026 general election by state
- Cook Political Report House ratings (Oct. 9, 2026)
- Ballotpedia: congressional candidates, 2026
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
Statewide offices and measures checked October 12, 2026; federal races updated October 24, 2026.