Arkansas Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Arkansas Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Fredrick Love (Democrat) faces Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders (incumbent). The seat is currently held by Republicans. VoteTide rates the race Safe R. Prediction markets give Sarah Huckabee Sanders a 98% chance of winning. The last polls in Arkansas close at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:29:38 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Fredrick Love (Democrat)
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican, incumbent)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 2%, Republican 98%
- Polymarket: Democrat 2%, Republican 98%
Rating: Safe R
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Democratic win would be a flip from Republican control.
For Arkansas
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Arkansas, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the incumbent. Incumbents bring seniority, name recognition and committee roles; challengers argue for a fresh start.
Fredrick Love
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Arkansas Governor Election 2026?
Fredrick Love (D), Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R, incumbent).
Who is favored to win the Arkansas governor race?
Prediction markets give Sarah Huckabee Sanders a 98% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe R.
When do polls close in Arkansas?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Arkansas close at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Arkansas results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Arkansas at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Trump +30.6
- Electoral votes: 6
- U.S. House seats: 4