The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Arkansas.

Incumbents State government Governor: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)

Events March 3 – 2026 Arkansas Senate election: Primary races are held. Incumbent Tom Cotton wins in the Republican primary, while Hallie Shoffner wins the Democratic primary. August 1 – State Representative Austin McCollum (R–Benton County) is arrested and charged with domestic battery.

Scheduled November 3 – 2026 Arkansas elections: 2026 Arkansas House of Representatives election 2026 Arkansas Senate election 2026 Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands election 2026 Arkansas gubernatorial election 2026 Arkansas Secretary of State election

See also 2025 in the United States

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