Arkansas Politics

Lawmakers can approve legislation outlining the program if voters approve Issue 3

Early voting begins Monday in Arkansas and continues for two weeks leading up to the general election on Nov. 3.

Three candidates are vying to become Arkansas’ top elections official.

Democratic candidate Chris Jones is mounting a bid to unseat Republican U-S Congressman French Hill. Hill represents Arkansas’ 2nd congressional district, which includes much of Central Arkansas.

The race to represent Ward 2 on Little Rock's city board has drawn five candidates seeking to replace longtime City Director Ken Richardson.

Sen. Tom Cotton seeks third term in U.S. Senate, but faces potentially stiff challenge from Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin

Voters will decide on November 3. Early Voting begins October 19.

Arkansans get to vote on any changes to the state constitution. This year, voters can weigh in on three amendments.

This was the first debate of the 2026 election cycle featuring all three Arkansas gubernatorial candidates.

Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton was not in the room as his Democratic and Libertarian challengers debated Monday, but criticism of the Arkansas lawmaker’s record and his absence from the debate took center stage.