By Andrew DeMillo | Editor-in-Chief
Good morning, Advocate readers! Arkansas wasn’t part of the blue wave that gave Democrats control of the U.S. Senate and House. But there was still a blue ripple in the state, with Democrats making gains in the majority-GOP state Legislature. We’ve got a complete rundown of the midterm election results, and you can see last night’s coverage from our live blog. You can find more Arkansas government and politics news on the Advocate site here.
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, along with his family, takes the stage at the Republican Watch Party to thank his supporters on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Tess Vrbin
Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton won reelection to his Arkansas seat Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Democrat Hallie Shoffner who focused on how tariffs and rising fuel prices were hurting the state’s farmers.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks to her supporters at the Republican Watch Party at the North Little Rock Event Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Antoinette Grajeda
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders defeated Democratic state Sen. Fred Love and Libertarian Colt Shelby Tuesday night in her bid for a second term as Arkansas governor.
U.S. Congressional District 2 candidates Democrat Chris Jones and incumbent Republican Rep. French Hill shake hands after the debate at the Arkansas TV studios in Conway, Arkansas on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Ainsley Platt
Three Republicans representing deep red parts of Arkansas held onto their seats Tuesday, handily dispatching their Democratic challengers — though one of the state’s four congressmen remained locked in a tight battle for another term.
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