A general election was held in the U.S. state of Arkansas on November 3, 2020. To vote by mail, registered Arkansas voters had to request a ballot by October 27, 2020.

State Supreme Court One seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court was up for election.

Associate Justice, Position 4 Incumbent Justice Josephine Hart chose not to run for re-election.

Candidates Barbara Womack Webb, former circuit court judge of Salinne County Morgan Welch, circuit court judge of Pulaski County

General election

General Assembly State Senate

17 out of 35 seats in the Arkansas Senate were up for election. Out of the contested seats, the Republican Party won 15 while the Democratic Party won two. The resulting composition was 28 Republicans and seven Democrats. Republicans flipped the 12th and 26th districts.

State House of Representatives

All 100 seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives were up for election. Republicans won 77 while Democrats won 23. Republicans flipped the 9th and 11th districts, while Democrats flipped the 32nd district.

Federal offices President of the United States

Arkansas had six electoral votes in the Electoral College. Donald Trump won the state with 62% of the vote.

U.S. Senate

Incumbent Republican senator Tom Cotton won reelection to a second term with 67% of the vote.

U.S. House of Representatives

Arkansas had four seats in the United States House of Representatives. The Republican Party won all of them; no seats changed hands.

Ballot initiatives Three statewide measures appeared on the ballot in 2020, two of which were approved.

Issue 1 The Transportation Sales Tax Continuation Amendment, or simply Arkansas Issue 1, would support continuing a 0.5% sales tax, with revenue dedicated to state and local highways, roads, and bridges, that would otherwise expire in 2023.

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error For the amendment Against the amendment UndecidedUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of ArkansasOctober 9–21, 2020405 (LV)± 4.8%62%38% –Hendrix College/Talk Business & PoliticsHendrix College/Talk Business & PoliticsOctober 11–13, 2020647 (LV)± 4.9%59%31%10%

Results

Issue 2 The State Legislative Term Limits Amendment, or simply Arkansas Issue 2, would impose term limits of twelve consecutive years for state legislators with the opportunity to return after a four-year break.

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error For the amendment Against the amendment UndecidedUniversity of ArkansasOctober 9–21, 2020405 (LV)± 4.8%60%40% –Hendrix College/Talk Business & PoliticsOctober 11–13, 2020647 (LV)± 4.9%48%28%24%

Results

Issue 3 The Initiative Process and Legislative Referral Requirements Amendment, or simply Arkansas Issue 3, would change requirements for citizen initiatives and legislative referrals.

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error For the amendment Against the amendment UndecidedUniversity of ArkansasOctober 9–21, 2020405 (LV)± 4.8%41%59% –Hendrix College/Talk Business & PoliticsOctober 11–13, 2020647 (LV)± 4.9%20%35%45%

Results

Notes

See also Elections in Arkansas Politics of Arkansas Political party strength in Arkansas

References

External links (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)