A Senate race two polls can't agree on, and a governor's race about vouchers.
Every statewide office on your November 3, 2026 Arkansas ballot, from Tom Cotton against Hallie Shoffner for U.S. Senate and Sarah Huckabee Sanders against Fred Love for governor to the three offices with no opponent, plus all four ballot issues, in plain language and with nobody telling you how to vote.
- Both sides, no spin
- All four ballot issues
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
For every contested race and all four issues, the best honest argument each way. Equal space, no endorsement.
Who reviews the next petition
The Secretary of State seat is open just after the office rejected the state's highest-profile citizen petition, and the candidates disagree on how hard petitioning should be.
Two polls, two different races
One August poll had Shoffner ahead by 3. Another had Cotton ahead by 16. The guide gives you both instead of picking one.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
Five contested races, three unopposed offices, and four ballot issues.
U.S. Senate
Tom Cotton, the Senate's No. 3 Republican, against farmer Hallie Shoffner in her first run for office.
Governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders against state Sen. Fred Love, with a Libertarian polling at 7%.
Lieutenant Governor
Leslie Rutledge against a Libertarian teacher and Navy veteran, with no Democrat in the race.
Secretary of State
State Sen. Kim Hammer against Kelly Grappe, on how hard it should be to petition.
Commissioner of State Lands
Secretary of State Cole Jester against a Libertarian, for the office that sells tax-delinquent land.
AG, Treasurer & Auditor
What each office does, since three incumbents drew no opponent.
Issues 1 to 3
Citizens-only voting, the right to keep and bear arms, and economic development districts.
Issue 4
Up to $500 million in bonds for water, sewer, pollution control, and flood control.
Get the full 2026 Arkansas Voter Guide
Five contested races, three unopposed offices, and all four issues. Instant PDF download.
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A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race or on any ballot issue. The point is the strongest case for both sides.
What does it cover?
U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Commissioner of State Lands, the unopposed Attorney General, Treasurer, and Auditor, and Issues 1 through 4. Both Arkansas Supreme Court seats were decided in March, so no judicial race is on this ballot. U.S. House, legislative, and local races aren't included.
Why are some offices unopposed?
No Democrat filed for Attorney General, Treasurer, or Auditor, and the three Republican incumbents drew no opponent. The guide explains what each office does and how the unopposed block may look on your ballot.