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Arkansas election results 2026
Polls close in Arkansas races for governor, Senate, House and ballot measures as voters decide statewide offices.
In brief
Polls close in Arkansas races for governor, Senate, House and ballot measures as voters decide statewide offices. Arkansas held elections on November 2, 2026 for governor, Senate, House seats and two ballot measures, with results pending as polls closed. Originally reported by NPR.
Governor race in Arkansas
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Republican incumbent, faced Democrat Fred Love in the 2026 gubernatorial election. Results were pending as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
Senate race in Arkansas
Tom Cotton, the Republican incumbent, ran against Democrat Hallie Shoffner for the U.S. Senate seat. Voting results were still being counted as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
House District 1
Rick Crawford, the Republican incumbent, faced Democrat Terri Yarbrough Green in Arkansas's first congressional district. No results were available as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
House District 2
French Hill, the Republican incumbent, ran against Democrat Chris Jones in Arkansas's second congressional district. Voting results were pending as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
House District 3
Steve Womack, the Republican incumbent, faced Democrat Robb Ryerse in Arkansas's third congressional district. No results were available as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
House District 4
Bruce Westerman, the Republican incumbent, ran against Democrat James Russell in Arkansas's fourth congressional district. Voting results were pending as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
Citizenship voting measure
Arkansas Issue 1 asked voters whether only citizens should be allowed to vote in state and local elections. Results were not yet available as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
Second Amendment measure
Arkansas Issue 2 asked voters whether the right to keep and bear arms should be declared a fundamental right. Voting results were pending as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
Lieutenant Governor race
Leslie Rutledge, the Republican incumbent, ran against Libertarian Michael Kalagias for lieutenant governor. No results were available as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
Secretary of State race
Kim Hammer, the Republican incumbent, faced Democrat Kelly Grappe in the race for secretary of state. Voting results were pending as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
Attorney General race
Tim Griffin, the Republican incumbent, ran unopposed for attorney general. The Associated Press declared him the winner as soon as polls closed, without tabulating votes.
Little Rock mayor race
Frank Scott, the nonpartisan incumbent, faced nonpartisan challenger Brenda Wyrick in the race for Little Rock mayor. Results were not yet available as of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
County-by-county results
Results were being tracked by county across Arkansas, with demographic data including population, unemployment rates, and educational attainment available for analysis by county.
Largest counties voting
Pulaski County with 399,818 people, Benton County with 303,632 and Washington County with 256,765 were Arkansas's three largest counties voting in the 2026 election.
Data sources and timing
Election results were tabulated by The Associated Press. Demographic data came from 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. County unemployment data were preliminary August 2026 rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Presidential context
The 2026 election results were analyzed alongside 2024 presidential margins by county, based on states' final certified results as provided by The Associated Press.
Voting still underway
As of November 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m., zero percent of votes had been counted in all races, with results expected to come in as polling locations reported their tallies.
At a glance
Arkansas held elections on November 2, 2026 for governor, Senate, House seats and two ballot measures, with results pending as polls closed.
