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The Ballot Arkansas Desk tracks who is running in Arkansas, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

27 stories published

News · AR

Arkansas voters face statewide races in 2026

Elections and voting

The Nov. 3 ballot includes contests for U.S. Senate, governor, four U.S. House seats and other statewide offices.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskOct 6, 2026

News · AR

Railway receives invitation to become a local neighbor

Elections and voting

The invitation involving Little Rock and Western Railway is not directly connected to an election, candidate or ballot measure.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskOct 5, 2026

News · AR

Three states challenge abortion-pill shield laws

Health care

The attorneys general of Arkansas, Louisiana and Alabama announced a multistate lawsuit involving laws tied to mailed abortion pills.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskOct 2, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Candidate profile: Austin McCollum in House District 8

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Austin McCollum is running in Arkansas House District 8 in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskOct 1, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Mark McElroy runs unopposed for Arkansas House District 62

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Mark McElroy is the only listed candidate for Arkansas House District 62 in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 29, 2026

News · AR

Arkansas Medicaid fraud unit arrests seven

Health care

The Arkansas attorney general announced seven arrests by the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in a health-care enforcement action.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 27, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Candidate profile: Jeremy Wooldridge

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Jeremy Wooldridge is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Arkansas House District 1.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 26, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Harlan Breaux seeks reelection in Arkansas House District 6

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Harlan Breaux is the only candidate listed in the 2026 general election race for Arkansas House District 6.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

News · AR

Arkansas officials weigh national college sports proposal

Health care

The bipartisan measure would set national NIL and revenue-sharing rules while adding protections involving scholarships and health care.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

News · AR

Gov. Sanders announces new member of her family

Elections and voting

Arkansas Gov. Sanders shared a personal family development that has no direct connection to a race or election.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 21, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Candidate profile: Lane Jean in Arkansas House District 99

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Lane Jean is the only candidate in the 2026 general election race for Arkansas House District 99.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 20, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Candidate profile: DeAnn Vaught

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent DeAnn Vaught is the only listed candidate for Arkansas House District 87 in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 17, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Candidate profile: Brian Evans in Arkansas House District 68

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Brian Evans is the only candidate listed in the 2026 general election race for Arkansas House District 68.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 16, 2026

News · AR

North Little Rock approves data center zoning rules

Housing

North Little Rock has adopted zoning regulations for data centers, adding local land-use rules for such facilities.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 15, 2026

Explainer · AR

Voter guide to Arkansas’ 2026 general election

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for tracking the election calendar, reviewing your ballot and preparing to vote in Arkansas in 2026.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 13, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Candidate profile: Jeffrey Francis Wadlin

Elections and voting

Libertarian Jeffrey Francis Wadlin is running in Arkansas’ contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskAug 28, 2026