Senate · Arkansas
Tom Cotton (R)
D
Hallie Shoffner
DEM
R
Tom CottonINC
REP · U.S. Senator since 2015
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe R
Arkansas 2026 elections
Arkansas votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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Editorial coverage below includes tracked Senate and governor races. House, state and local ballot coverage is not complete.
2026 results in Arkansas · unofficial
Arkansas Senate
✓ Winner: Tom Cotton (R)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Tom Cotton Republican ✓54.3%
Hallie Shoffner Democrat42.4%
Tom Cotton won by 11.9 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 10:16 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: R +38.2 (<1% counted) → now R +11.9
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
Arkansas Governor
✓ Winner: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Republican ✓53.9%
Fred Love Democrat38.6%
Sarah Huckabee Sanders won by 15.3 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 9:38 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: R +40.3 (3% counted) → now R +15.3
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (4 seats): 0 D · 4 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-1 | Rick Crawford R · incumbent · vs Terri Yarbrough Green (D) | 65.5–31.0R +34.5 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| AR-2 | French Hill R · incumbent · vs Chris Jones (D) | 50.9–49.1R +1.7 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| AR-3 | Steve Womack R · incumbent · vs Robb Ryerse (D) | 54.9–41.5R +13.4 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| AR-4 | Bruce Westerman R · incumbent · vs James Russell (D) | 65.5–34.5R +31.0 | 99% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Solid R
Governor · Arkansas
Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)
D
Fredrick Love
DEM · State Representative
R
Sarah Huckabee SandersINC
REP · Governor since 2023
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe R
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Voting in Arkansas
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
Register / check registration ↗Official Arkansas registration information.State / local election authority ↗Official source for election procedures and updates.
Verified deadlines
- Voter registration deadline: · mail or in person · Official source ↗The state calendar explicitly moves the Sunday October 4 deadline to Monday October 5. No online registration.
- Early voting begins: · in person (opens) · Official source ↗
- Absentee application must arrive: · mail, fax or email · must be received by this date · Official source ↗
- Early voting ends: · in person (closes) · Official source ↗5 p.m.
Not verified in this guide: Absentee ballot return details not yet independently verified..
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
Registration deadlines and early voting dates for every state →
Arkansas election guide
What Arkansas voters decide on November 3, 2026
Arkansas U.S. Senate: Hallie Shoffner (D) faces Tom Cotton (R, U.S. Senator since 2015). Incumbent status: Tom Cotton (R). The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid R and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe R. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Arkansas governor: Fredrick Love (D, State Representative) faces Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R, Governor since 2023). Incumbent status: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R). The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid R and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe R. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Arkansas also elects all 4 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Arkansas
Polls close at 8:30 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in Arkansas in 2026?
Arkansas votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with all 4 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Arkansas?
Polls in Arkansas close at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Arkansas?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Arkansas or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.