Arkansas 2nd District Race Heads to Recount Stage
Chris Jones's campaign has called for a recount after no winner was declared in the close congressional contest.
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Arkansas Election News
This page covers electoral campaigns, candidate announcements, polling, voting mechanics and final results. Reporting follows the legislative, judicial and executive races across the state.
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November 4, 2026
Askeland Unseats Ladyman in Arkansas House RaceDemocrat Erika Askeland won a 102-vote margin over incumbent Republican Jack Ladyman, who was seeking a seventh term.
November 4, 2026
Hammer Wins Arkansas Secretary of State RaceRepublican Kim Hammer was projected to succeed Cole Jester as Arkansas' top election official after the 2026 general election.
November 4, 2026
Rose Wins Reelection in Arkansas House District 48Republican incumbent Ryan Rose defeated Libertarian Hunter Jackson in Arkansas state House District 48, while two other GOP incumbents also won reelection.
November 4, 2026
Kara Armas Wins Arkansas House District 8 SeatRepublican Kara Armas claimed the Arkansas House District 8 special election over Democrat Parker John Stohlton.
November 4, 2026
Womack Wins Ninth Term in Arkansas Third DistrictRepublican Steve Womack defeated Democrat Robb Ryerse and Libertarian Bobby Wilson in Tuesday's congressional election.
November 4, 2026
Sanders Wins Second Term as Arkansas GovernorArkansas voters reelected Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to a second term, defeating Democrat Fred Love and Libertarian Colt Shelby.
November 4, 2026
Cotton Leads Shoffner in Arkansas Senate RaceIncumbent Republican Tom Cotton holds a lead over Democrat Hallie Shoffner with 63 percent of the vote counted.
November 4, 2026
Jones Leads French Hill in Arkansas 2ndChris Jones holds an 11-point lead over Rep. French Hill as partial returns come in from Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District.
November 4, 2026
Tucker Leads Foster by 60 Points in Early VoteIncumbent Democrat Clarke Tucker holds a wide early lead over Libertarian Mark S. Foster in Arkansas Senate District 14.
November 3, 2026
Arkansas Voters Cast Midterm Ballots TuesdayPolls close at 7:30 p.m. as Arkansas voters decide Senate, governor, congressional, and legislative races.
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