Arkansas
Electoral Votes: 6
Population: 3,114,791
2024 Turnout: 53.5%
2020 Turnout: 56.5%
Cook PVI: R+15
Governor Rating: Solid R
Senate Rating: Solid R
Federal Government:
Senate
| John Boozman (R) | Tom Cotton* (R) |
House
| Rick Crawford* (R) | Arkansas’ 1st |
| French Hill* (R) | Arkansas’ 2nd |
| Steve Womack* (R) | Arkansas’ 3rd |
| Bruce Westerman* (R) | Arkansas’ 4th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Sarah Huckabee Sanders* (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 28R* | 6D* |
| State House | 81R* | 19D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Arkansas is one of the most reliably Republican states in the country, with the GOP controlling every statewide office and dominating the legislature. Democrats still retain some local strength in a few counties and among older voters, but their statewide competitiveness has collapsed over the past two decades. Cultural politics in Arkansas emphasize evangelical Christianity, rural identity, and traditional social values. Economic concerns often focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and poverty in rural regions. The 2026 midterms are unlikely to see major partisan shifts, but primaries can be competitive within the Republican Party.
