Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate, Governor, U.S. House and 6 other statewide races
Election results for Nov 3, 2026: official state sources →
General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.
Tom Cotton (R) vs. Hallie Shoffner (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
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CompareSteve Womack (R) vs. Robb Ryerse (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareBruce Westerman (R) vs. James Russell (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareSarah Huckabee Sanders (R) vs. Fredrick Love (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareLeslie Rutledge (R) vs. Michael Kalagias (L). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareTim Griffin (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareKim Hammer (R) vs. Kelly Grappe (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
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CompareDennis Milligan (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareCole Jester (R) vs. Christopher Olson (L). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareAll 118 Arkansas legislative races on the Nov 3 ballot, from the official candidate list.
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4 certified statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 Arkansas general election ballot. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a " yes " vote supports amending the Arkansas Constitution to provide that "Only a citizen of the United States meeting the qualifications of an elector ... may vote in an election in this state," including local elections. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports amending the Arkansas Constitution to provide that "Only a citizen of the United States meeting the qualifications of an elector ... may vote in an election in this state," including local elections. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes amending the Arkansas Constitution to provide that "Only a citizen of the United States meeting the qualifications of an elector ... may vote in an election in this state," including local elections. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. David Ray (R-69), argue: “[Existing language] protects your right and my right as a citizen, but it’s insufficient because it leaves room for other people to be added to that list.” Opponents say: Opponents, including State Rep. Diana Gonzales Worthen (D-9), argue: “Immigrants do not want to break the law, especially in this manner, because if they’re in line for citizenship, this will totally erase that.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Currently, Section 5 of Article 2 of the Arkansas Constitution states, "The citizens of this State shall have the right to keep and bear arms, for their common defense." Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports this constitutional amendment to: provide a right to possess and use ammunition, firearm accessories, and firearm components without limitation; and state that the right to keep and bear arms is "a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed." (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes providing for a right to possess and use ammunition, firearm accessories, and firearm components without limitation, and opposes adding language stating that the right is a "natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed." Defeat would keep the existing constitutional provision in place, which states that “The citizens of this State shall have the right to keep and bear arms, for their common defense.” (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Matt Duffield (R-53), argue: “At the end of the day, the Second Amendment and our own right to keep and bear arms in the Arkansas Constitution is not about hunting, it’s not about sport-shooting and it’s not about self-protection.” Opponents say: Opponents, including Anna Morshedi, Arkansas state chapter lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, argue: “The extreme and absolute language of the amendment could create unintended consequences.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): The measure would allow the Arkansas State Legislature to establish programs and create loans and grants using public money to accomplish purposes of economic development in the state, namely: Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports amending the constitution to allow the legislature to create programs, including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to achieve the purposes of: developing the economy; preventing unemployment; developing transportation and commerce; and improving and developing real estate. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes amending the constitution to allow the legislature to create programs, including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to develop the state economy. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including Yes On 3, argue: “YES on 3 ensures fairness for Arkansas by arming Arkansas communities with the same powerful economic development tools that surrounding states are already using to attract new jobs and investment.” Opponents say: Opponents, including State Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R-18), argue: “The taxpayer is who this will roll down the hill upon if it should fail. I think this particular idea needs more vetting and more time.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): The measure would authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) to issue up to $500 million in bonds, titled Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Facilities general obligation bonds, to fund water-related infrastructure projects. Of that amount, up to $165 million could be issued to fund irrigation projects. No more than $60 million in bonds could be issued in any two-year period. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports authorizing 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. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes authorizing the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund water-related infrastructure projects. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Howard Beaty (R-95), argue: “Current estimates that the wastewater needs are about $13 billion over the next 20 years. Remaining bond authority will be exhausted in 2027.” Opponents say: Opponents, including Conduit News, argue: “At first blush, the vagueness of this bill causes one to pause and remember our recent history when too much money was available with too little oversight from voters. Now, Sen.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.Issue 1 — Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment
If approved, a " yes " vote supports amending the Arkansas Constitution to provide that "Only a citizen of the United States meeting the qualifications of an…Official ballot wording
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE "THE CITIZENS ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT"; TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES MEETING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ELECTOR UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION MAY VOTE IN AN ELECTION IN THIS STATE; AND PROVIDING THAT A PERSON WHO DOES NOT MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ELECTOR UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE IN ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION HELD IN THIS STATE.
Issue 2 — Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment
Currently, Section 5 of Article 2 of the Arkansas Constitution states, "The citizens of this State shall have the right to keep and bear arms, for their comm…Official ballot wording
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS FOR THEIR COMMON DEFENSE, FOR LAWFUL HUNTING AND RECREATIONAL USE, AND FOR ANY OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSE; PROVIDING THAT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS INCLUDES WITHOUT LIMITATION THE POSSESSION AND USE OF AMMUNITION, FIREARM ACCESSORIES, AND FIREARM COMPONENTS; AND PROVIDING THAT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS IS A NATURAL, FUNDAMENTAL, AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHT THAT SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.
Issue 3 — Authorize Legislature to Create Programs for Economic Development Including Economic Development Districts Amendment
The measure would allow the Arkansas State Legislature to establish programs and create loans and grants using public money to accomplish purposes of economi…Official ballot wording
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS WITHIN CITIES, COUNTIES, OR COOPERATIVE AREAS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Issue 4 — Natural Resources Commission Bond Measure
The measure would authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) to issue up to $500 million in bonds, titled Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollutio…Official ballot wording
Arkansas Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Facilities Financing Act of 2025.
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