Arkansas 2026 Election Results: Sanders Reelected Governor, Cotton Holds Senate Seat, Three of Four Amendments Pass

Arkansas held its midterm elections on November 3, 2026. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton both won reelection; of four constitutional amendments, three passed and one was rejected; Republicans won the three called U.S. House seats, with District 2 not yet called; and Republicans kept control of both chambers of the state legislature. Below is a summary of the statewide ballot results, published for the record.

Governor and U.S. Senator

Governor: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) won reelection with 477,090 votes, 53.9%, over Fred Love (D), 341,645 votes, 38.6%, and Libertarian Colt Shelby, 66,880 votes, 7.6%. Called by the AP. Shelby won a plurality in his home Franklin County, the first time a Libertarian candidate for governor has carried an Arkansas county since the late 19th century.

U.S. Senator: Tom Cotton (R) won a third term with 480,576 votes, 54.3%, over Hallie Shoffner (D), 375,620 votes, 42.4%, and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin, 29,480 votes, 3.3%. Called by the AP. The state's other senator, John Boozman (R), was not up this year and is next up in 2028.

Other Statewide Offices

Lieutenant Governor: Leslie Rutledge (R), per the Secretary of State's semi-official count.

Secretary of State: Kim Hammer (R) won with 490,380 votes, about 56%. Called by the AP.

Attorney General: Tim Griffin (R) was reelected unopposed.

State Treasurer: John Thurston (R) was reelected unopposed.

State Auditor: Dennis Milligan (R) was reelected unopposed.

Commissioner of State Lands: Cole Jester (R), per the Secretary of State's semi-official count.

Ballot Measures and Constitutional Amendments

Issue 1 (Citizens Only Voting Amendment): The state constitution would specify that only U.S. citizens meeting voter qualifications may vote in Arkansas. Yes 595,974 votes, 69.1% — passed, called by the AP.

Issue 2 (Arms Amendment): Expands the state constitution's arms language to cover ammunition, accessories and components, describing the right as natural, fundamental, individual and not to be infringed. Yes 612,402 votes, 70.8% — passed, called by the AP.

Issue 3 (Economic Development Districts): Would authorize the creation of economic development districts. No 431,039 votes, 50.7%, against 419,223 yes votes — rejected, called by the AP.

Issue 4 (Natural Resources Bonds): Authorizes up to $500 million in bonds for water, sewer and pollution-control facilities. Yes 477,820 votes, 56.5% — passed, called by the AP.

U.S. House Delegation

Overview: Arkansas has four U.S. House seats. Republicans have won the three called seats; District 2 is not yet called. Before the election, all four seats were Republican, and no called seat flipped.

District 1: Rick Crawford (R) won reelection with about 65.5%. Called by the AP.

District 2: Not yet called. French Hill (R) leads Chris Jones (D) 127,427 votes, 50.9%, to 123,025 votes, 49.1%, a margin of 4,402 votes, with about 99% of the expected vote counted.

District 3: Steve Womack (R) won reelection. Called by the AP.

District 4: Bruce Westerman (R) won reelection with about 65%. Called by the AP.

Chinese American / Asian American check: No Chinese American or Asian American was found among the called winners.

State Legislature

State Senate: Republicans kept their majority, with no change of control; exact seat counts await certification.

State House: Republicans kept their majority, with no change of control; whether the Republican supermajority survives depends on a few Pulaski County districts and was not settled as of this report.

All figures are semi-official results from the Arkansas Secretary of State and Associated Press calls. Mail ballots are still being counted; uncalled races list only the current leader and are not final. Final results are subject to state certification. This summary reports the results as cast by all voters, without commentary.

Related: 2026 midterm results: all 50 states

Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)

Photo: 图片来源：阿肯色州议会大厦（小石城），摄影 xiquinhosilva，CC BY 2.0（Wikimedia Commons）

Latest in States

Kansas 2026 Election Results: Senate Seat Flips Democratic for First Time Since 1932, Governor's Race Uncalled2026-11-04Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Reminds Residents: 2027 Health Coverage Open Enrollment Is Under Way, Enroll by December 15 for January 1 Coverage2026-11-04