Arkansas elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Arkansas elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
Arkansas U.S. House General Elections 2018 |
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| Arkansas' 1st Congressional District |
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Elvis Presley (Libertarian Party) |
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| Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District |
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Joe Swafford (Libertarian Party) |
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| Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District |
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Michael Kalagias (Libertarian Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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| Arkansas' 4th Congressional District |
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Tom Canada (Libertarian Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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State ballot measures
- See also: Arkansas 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Arkansas Issue 2, Voter ID Amendment (2018)
- Arkansas Issue 5, Minimum Wage Increase Initiative (2018)
- Arkansas Issue 4, Casinos Authorized in Crittenden, Garland, Pope, and Jefferson Counties Initiative (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
- Governor
- Lieutenant governor
- Attorney general
- Secretary of state
- Auditor
- Treasurer
- Public lands commissioner
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
- Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018
- Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Arkansas state legislative special elections, 2018 (House District 45)
State courts
Click on the following link for state court election results:
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Arkansas elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Arkansas, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Arkansas, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Arkansas elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
There were no featured Congressional primary elections in Arkansas in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Arkansas in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in Arkansas in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in Arkansas in 2018.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Arkansas in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Arkansas are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 22, 2018: Primary election
June 19, 2018: Primary runoff election
Polling hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
February 13, 2018:
Arkansas State Senate District 16 (Primary)
Arkansas State Senate District 29 (Primary)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 83 (Primary)
March 13, 2018:
Arkansas State Senate District 16 (Primary runoff)
Arkansas State Senate District 29 (Primary runoff)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 83 (Primary runoff)
May 22, 2018:
Arkansas State Senate District 16 (General)
Arkansas State Senate District 29 (General)
Arkansas House of Representatives District 83 (General)
Arkansas State Senate District 8 (Primary)
June 19, 2018:
Arkansas State Senate District 8 (Primary runoff)
August 14, 2018:
Arkansas State Senate District 8 (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Arkansas?
See Primary elections in Arkansas.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Arkansas.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Arkansas.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Arkansas?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Arkansas for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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