These are the general-election candidates on Arkansas's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Arkansas 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Arkansas
Sarah Huckabee Sanders RepublicanIncumbent
Fred Love Democratic
Colt Shelby Libertarian
U.S. Senate
Tom Cotton RepublicanIncumbent
Hallie Shoffner Democratic
Jeff Wadlin Libertarian
Lieutenant Governor
Leslie Rutledge RepublicanIncumbent
Mike Kalagias Libertarian
Secretary of State
Kelly Grappe Democratic
Kim Hammer Republican
Michael Pakko Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Attorney General
Tim Griffin RepublicanIncumbent
Treasurer
John Thurston RepublicanIncumbent
Auditor
Dennis Milligan RepublicanIncumbent
Commissioner of State Lands
Cole Jester Republican
Christopher Olson Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 1
Rick Crawford RepublicanIncumbent
Terri Green Democratic
Steve Parsons Libertarian
U.S. House, District 2
French Hill RepublicanIncumbent
Chris Jones Democratic
U.S. House, District 3
Steve Womack RepublicanIncumbent
Robb Ryerse Democratic
Bobby Wilson Libertarian
U.S. House, District 4
Bruce Westerman RepublicanIncumbent
Rus Russell III Democratic
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Also on the Arkansas ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Arkansas voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Arkansas
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Arkansas are open 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Arkansas in 2026?
Governor: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican), Fred Love (Democratic), Colt Shelby (Libertarian). U.S. Senate: Tom Cotton (Republican), Hallie Shoffner (Democratic), Jeff Wadlin (Libertarian). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Arkansas on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Arkansas are open 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CST.
When is the Arkansas election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Arkansas 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.