Primary
Democratic Primary
Held March 3, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredrick Love ✓ | 104,719 | 81.0% | |
| Supha Xayprasith-Mays | 24,520 | 19.0% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Nominee Incumbent
Republican
Fredrick Love Nominee
DemocratAverage reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrix College | 2026-08-12 | 1217 LV | ±4.70 | Fredrick Love 40.00% | Sarah Huckabee Sanders 45.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 Arkansas governor's race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Arkansas governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Hendrix College (completed August 12, 2026), found Fredrick Love (D) at 40% and Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) at 45%.
When is the 2026 Arkansas governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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