Election Schedule
- Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- 4 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
- Senate Class 3 — Next election: 2028 Not up until 2028
- Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
2026 Active Races
GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Safe R
Colt ShelbyLvsFredrick LoveDvsSarah Elizabeth Huckabee SandersR
Arkansas is a deeply red state that has consistently voted Republican in presidential elections since 2000 and Republicans hold supermajorities in both legislative chambers. Sanders won her first term by 28 points in 2022. The 2026 race is rated 'Solid Republican' by Cook Political Report, indicating minimal Democratic pickup potential despite nationwide polarization.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
Safe R
Jeff WadlinLvsHallie ShoffnerD35%vsTom CottonR59%
📊 Cotton leads Shoffner 58-36 in GrayHouse poll; expands to 60-34 when voters informed of opponent— GrayHouse Polling, 2026-02-09
This race has no impact on party control as Arkansas is heavily Republican and Democrats have not won a Senate election there since 2008. A Republican hold is essentially certain.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026