Who's running for Governor in Arkansas (2026)
1 Governor race is on the ballot in Arkansas, with 1 declared candidate tracked so far.
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Candidate profile: Jim Wooten in Arkansas House District 59
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Jim Wooten is running without a listed opponent in Arkansas House District 59 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskOct 28, 2026
News · AR
Administration files suit over Alaska Senate race
Elections and votingThe lawsuit moves a dispute involving an Alaska Senate race into court, where filings and orders will determine what happens next.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskOct 26, 2026
News · AR
Republican spending puts Arkansas on midterm watch
Elections and votingMillions in Republican spending have led Democrats to view conservative Arkansas as an opening on the edge of the midterm map.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskOct 25, 2026
Candidate profile · AR
Candidate profile: Scott Richardson in Arkansas House 13
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Scott Richardson is the only listed candidate for Arkansas House District 13 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskOct 25, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas launches 344 permitting and regulatory reforms
Elections and votingArkansas has launched 344 changes intended to simplify permitting and reduce administrative burdens.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskOct 21, 2026
Candidate profile · AR
Candidate profile: Mindy McAlindon
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Mindy McAlindon is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Arkansas House District 10.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskOct 21, 2026