Arkansas elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in Arkansas, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Arkansas are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
March 3, 2026: Primary
March 31, 2026: Primary runoff
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
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| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | ✓ | Click here |
| State Supreme Court | ✓ | Click here |
| Intermediate appellate courts | ✓ | Click here |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | — | — |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
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Noteworthy elections
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Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Arkansas 2026 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
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| Creation of Economic Development Districts Amendment | Local government; Local government; Economic investment | Allow the legislature to create programs, including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to develop the state economy | |
| Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment | Citizenship voting | Provide that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections | |
| Natural Resources Commission Bond Measure | Flood infrastructure; Storm infrastructure; Irrigation; Sewage and stormwater; Parks; Pollution; Bonds | Authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund water-related infrastructure projects including water treatment and transportation, waste disposal, pollution abatement, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands and aquatic resources infrastructure | |
| Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment | Constitutional rights; Firearms | Create a right to keep and bear arms without limitation on the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, or firearm components |
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
Local election officials
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