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Arkansas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Sarah Huckabee Sanders seeks reelection as Governor of Arkansas in 2026 Full profile → Colt Shelby Libertarian Libertarian Colt Shelby, Arkansas farmer and oil industry veteran, runs for governor in 2026 Full profile → Fred Love Democratic Arkansas State Senator Fred Love is the 2026 Democratic candidate for Governor of Arkansas. Full profile →

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IssueSarah Huckabee Sanders
Republican
Colt Shelby
Libertarian
Fred Love
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports phasing out the state income tax and cutting regulations Focuses on affordability, tax relief, and fiscal discipline Supports tax cut for earners under $50K and workforce investment
HousingSupports affordable housing efforts and accessory dwelling units Wants to lower the age of first-time homebuyers Supports expanding affordable housing statewide
Health careSupports Medicaid work requirements; opposes new mandates Supports extending Medicaid expansion (ARHOME) indefinitely Supports protecting and restoring Medicaid; expand rural access
ImmigrationSupports strict border enforcement; deployed National Guard to border No major problem with Arkansas law enforcement working with ICE no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsUnapologetically pro-life; supports Arkansas's near-total abortion ban Opposes government involvement in abortion; supports ballot initiative no sourced position
EducationChampions LEARNS Act: school choice, higher teacher pay, literacy Opposes school voucher schemes; supports public school funding Supports public school investment; opposes education vouchers
Climate & energyPrioritizes affordable, reliable energy infrastructure over climate targets Supports ratepayer protections from data center/crypto energy costs no sourced position
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Favors criminal justice reform over prison expansion Opposes new mega-prison; favors rehabilitation and opportunity
Taxes & budgetSupports cutting income and grocery taxes; aims to phase out state income tax Supports fiscal accountability; eliminate used-car sales tax Supports targeted income-tax cut for lower earners
Gunsno sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports stricter election security and limiting foreign influence in elections Supports government transparency and public accountability Voted against multiple ballot-initiative restriction bills
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position no sourced position no sourced position

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