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Incumbent: Sarah Huckabee Sanders
The 2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Arkansas. The incumbent Republican governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, is seeking re-election for a second term, facing Democratic challenger Chris Jones, a former state representative and advocate for education and healthcare reform.
The 2026 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. This statewide race determines who will serve as the second-highest executive officer in the state, presiding over the Arkansas Senate and standing first in line to succeed the governor.
Incumbent: Tim Griffin
The 2026 Arkansas Attorney General election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General serves as the state's top prosecutor and legal advisor, responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws, representing state agencies in litigation, and issuing official legal opinions.
Incumbent: Sarah Huckabee Sanders
The 2026 Arkansas State Legislature general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of both the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate. All 100 House seats and 18 of the 35 Senate seats are up for election, determining control of the state legislature and influencing policy on education, healthcare, and taxation.
Incumbent: Frank Scott Jr.
The 2026 Little Rock Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, and policy implementation.
Incumbent: Frank Scott Jr.
The 2026 Little Rock City Board of Directors Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the city's legislative body responsible for setting policy, approving budgets, and overseeing municipal operations in Arkansas's capital city. The Board consists of directors elected from wards and at-large positions, with several seats up for election in 2026.
Incumbent: Lioneld Jordan
The 2026 Fayetteville Mayoral Election is a municipal election held on November 3, 2026, to determine the mayor of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, proposing budgets, and setting policy direction.
Incumbent: Adella Gray
The 2026 Fayetteville City Council Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Fayetteville City Council in Washington County, Arkansas. These nonpartisan elections will determine representation for various wards and at-large seats on the council, which sets local policy, approves the city budget, and oversees municipal services.
Incumbent: Doug Sprouse
The 2026 Springdale Mayoral Election in Arkansas will determine the next mayor of Springdale, the state's fourth-largest city. The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, and will decide who leads the city's government, oversees municipal services, and sets policy on public safety, infrastructure, and economic development.
The 2026 Springdale City Council Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the Springdale City Council in Arkansas. This municipal election determines local representation responsible for city ordinances, budget approvals, and community services in Northwest Arkansas.
Incumbent: Harold Copenhaver
The 2026 Jonesboro Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas. This city-level election determines the chief executive officer of Jonesboro, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and local policy implementation.
Incumbent: Linda Faye Carter
The 2026 Jonesboro City Council Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Jonesboro City Council in Craighead County, Arkansas. These nonpartisan elections will determine representation for various wards across the city, with candidates competing for seats that influence local ordinances, budgets, and municipal services.
The 2026 Pulaski County Quorum Court elections will determine the composition of the county's legislative body, which oversees budgeting, zoning, and local ordinances for Pulaski County, Arkansas. The Quorum Court consists of 13 members elected from single-member districts, with several seats up for election in 2026, including contested races in key districts.
Incumbent: Barbara Westbrook
The 2026 Benton County Quorum Court elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the legislative body that governs Benton County, Arkansas. The Quorum Court sets county policy, approves budgets, and oversees county services including public safety, infrastructure, and finance.
The 2026 Washington County Quorum Court Election in Arkansas will determine the composition of the county's legislative body, which sets budgets, enacts ordinances, and oversees county services. Voters in each district will elect one justice of the peace to serve on the Quorum Court for a two-year term beginning January 2027.
Incumbent: Mike Reynolds
The 2026 Craighead County Quorum Court elections in Arkansas will determine the composition of the county's legislative body, responsible for approving budgets, setting tax rates, and overseeing county services. Voters in each district will elect one justice of the peace to serve on the Quorum Court, with multiple districts up for election this cycle.
The 2026 Little Rock School Board Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the Little Rock School District Board of Directors. These nonpartisan elections determine leadership for the state's second-largest school district, overseeing policies, budgets, and academic programs for over 20,000 students.
The 2026 Fayetteville School Board Elections in Arkansas will determine the members of the Fayetteville School District Board of Education. The election will be held on November 3, 2026, with several seats up for election to oversee district policies, budget, and educational programs.
The 2026 Springdale School Board Elections in Arkansas will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill multiple seats on the Springdale School Board. These nonpartisan elections determine governance for the Springdale Public Schools district, overseeing curriculum, budget, and policy for over 23,000 students across 30+ schools.
Incumbent: David R. Thompson
The 2026 Jonesboro School Board Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill multiple seats on the Jonesboro Public Schools Board of Education in Craighead County, Arkansas. This nonpartisan election will determine local education policy, budget oversight, and superintendent accountability for the district serving over 13,000 students.
