Primary
Democratic Primary
Held March 3, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Love ✓ | 104,725 | 81.0% | |
| Supha Xayprasith-Mays | 24,520 | 19.0% |
Republican Primary
Held March 3, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Rutledge ✓ | — | — |
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General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — newest qualifying poll of the locked matchup (no polls in the last 30 days). This is an average, not a forecast.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Nominee Incumbent
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Fredrick Love Nominee
DemocratGeneral Election Polling Average
No scientific polls in the last 30 days — the figure is the newest qualifying poll of the locked matchup (n=1), not a 30-day mean; 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
Who is winning the 2026 Arkansas governor's race?
Sarah Huckabee Sanders leads Fredrick Love 45% to 40% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+5.0 margin based on the newest qualifying poll of the locked matchup (no polls in the last 30 days).
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 on this page is the newest qualifying scientific public poll of the locked matchup — there were no scientific polls in the last 30 days, so this is not a 30-day mean. We do not exclude pollsters. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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