Arkansas Governor Candidates

Election Date: November 3rd, 2026

Candidates:

Sarah Huckabee Sanders - Republican

  • Platform:

    • Education reform

    • Economic reform

  • History: Current Arkansas Governor

    • “Prohibits Individuals from Entering Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Sleeping Quarters Designated for the Opposite Sex”

      • Signed

    • “Requires Warning Labels for Hair Relaxers that Contain Certain Chemicals”

      • Signed

Certain hair relaxers have been linked to having specific carcinogens and/or reproductive toxic chemicals. This law mandates a warning label on applicable products

  • “Requires Canvassers to Request a Photo ID of Potential Signers”

    • Signed

  • “Repeals Affirmative Action Policies”

    • Signed

  • Website: https://www.sarahforgovernor.com/

Fredrick Love - Democrat

  • Platform: 

    • “Building regional economic hubs”

    • “Establishing an Affordable Housing Taskforce at ADFA”

ADFA is the Arkansas Development Finance Authority

  • “Guarantee every district has adequate literacy support”

  • “Expand mental health and teletherapy services, especially in rural areas”

  • History: Arkansas Senate from 2022

    • “Prohibits State Entities from Employing Undocumented Immigrants”

      • Voted: No

    • “Repeals Racial and Gender Quotas and Other DEI Qualifications of Membership for Certain Boards, Committees, Council

      • Voted: No

    • “Authorizes Fines for Semi-Truck Drivers Who Cannot Speak English Sufficiently”

      • Voted: Yes

    • Website: https://www.fredloveforarkansas.com/

Colt Shelby - Conservative Libertarian

  • Platform:

    • “Holds traditional moral and religious values, but believes government has no business managing private life.”

    • “Lower taxes to keep more money in the hands of farmers, small businesses, and working families.”

    • “Focused on essentials, not expanding into areas better handles by families, churches, nonprofits, and the private sector.”

  • History: No previous political experience. Currently in the oil and gas industry (no specific connections mentioned on social media).

  • Website: https://www.colt4arkansas.org/

Sources:

  • Platform stance quotes directly from candidates website.

  • History - https://justfacts.votesmart.org/

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