2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Arkansas. Incumbent Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is eligible to seek a second term.
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Background
A Southern state in the heart of the Bible Belt, Arkansas has transformed into a deeply red state in the 21st century, with Republicans winning Arkansas in every presidential election since 2000 and occupying all of its statewide offices, including that of governor, since 2015. The most recent Democratic governor of Arkansas is Mike Beebe, who was comfortably elected in 2006 and 2010. In 2022, Sanders was elected governor of Arkansas by 27.7%, becoming the first woman to hold this position.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders, incumbent governor (2023–present) and White House Press Secretary (2017–2019)[2]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[3] | Solid R | January 23, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[4] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[5] | Solid R | May 1, 2025 |
See also
References
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