Arkansas Governor

3 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The state's chief executive. Signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints many officials and judges, commands the National Guard, and can grant pardons. Usually a 4-year term.

Candidates

Sarah Huckabee SandersIncumbent

Republican · 2 endorsements listed
Moderately right · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Fredrick Love

Democrat
Moderately left · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Colt Shelby

Libertarian
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