2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election — Candidates, Dates & Results

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentSarah Huckabee Sanders Republican

General election

November 3, 2026

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Republican Incumbent
incumbent governor (2023–present)
Colt Shelby Libertarian
farmer
Fredrick Love Democrat
state senator from the 15th district (2023–present)

Primaries

Democratic primary

March 3, 2026Results 129,245 votes

✓Fredrick Love81.0% 104,719
state senator from the 15th district (2023–present)
Supha Xayprasith-Mays19.0% 24,520
Mays, businesswoman and candidate for governor in 2022

Republican primary

March 3, 2026Results

✓Sarah Huckabee Sanders IncumbentUnopposed
incumbent governor (2023–present)

Libertarian primary

Colt Shelby
farmer

Individual election

About 2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election

2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election — 7 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and related Arkansas…

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