Arkansas

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and Governor

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How to vote in Arkansas

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Not yet compiled — check the official state election site.
Early voting
Early voting Oct 19–Oct 30: weekdays 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Monday, Oct 26, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Absentee applications due Oct 27 by mail/electronic means, or by close of business Oct 30 in person. Ballots must be received by 7:30 p.m. Nov 3. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Bring a current, valid photo ID; without one you may cast a provisional ballot. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 75 Arkansas counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (Tom Cotton running again)

Tom Cotton (R) vs. Hallie Shoffner (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (Sarah Huckabee Sanders running again)

Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) vs. Fredrick Love (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Arkansas's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Tom CottonRepublican · IncumbentHallie ShoffnerDemocraticJeff WadlinLibertarian

Governor

Sarah Huckabee SandersRepublican · IncumbentFredrick LoveDemocraticColt ShelbyLibertarian

Local and district races: every Arkansas county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Arkansas.

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