Arkansas elections and officials
Statewide information for Arkansas. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Arkansas closes registration 29 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 5, 2026.
You have 66 days left to register.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
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U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Arkansas you live.
Tom Cotton
- Senator since 2015
- In Congress since 2013
- Last elected 2020
- Term ends Jan 2027
John Boozman
- Senator since 2011
- In Congress since 2001
- Last elected 2022
- Term ends Jan 2029
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Arkansas's General Assembly has 35 senators and 100 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Arkansas?
Arkansas closes registration 29 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 5, 2026. You have 66 days left to register.
When is the next election in Arkansas?
The next election in Arkansas is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are Arkansas's U.S. senators?
Arkansas is represented in the U.S. Senate by Tom Cotton (Republican) and John Boozman (Republican).
Who is the governor of Arkansas?
Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) is the governor of Arkansas.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Arkansas election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.