🗳️ North Little Rock Primary 2026

State Constitutional Offices

Governor

Four-year term as the state's chief executive. Responsible for enforcing state laws, preparing the state budget, and commanding the Arkansas National Guard.

Republican Primary

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Incumbent
Republican

47th Governor of Arkansas since 2023. Daughter of former Governor Mike Huckabee. Served as White House Press Secretary under President Trump (2017-2019). Graduate of Ouachita Baptist University. Born in Hope, Arkansas.

Democratic Primary

Fred Love
Democrat

State Senator from District 15 (Mabelvale/Pulaski County) since 2023. Term-limited from seeking reelection to the Legislature. Campaign focuses on protecting public schools, empowering communities, and driving inclusive economic growth, especially in rural and underserved areas.

Supha Xayprasith-Mays
Democrat

Businesswoman from Bentonville. Also ran for governor in 2022. Emphasizes her business experience and entrepreneurial background. Focuses on economic development and opportunity for all Arkansans.

Lieutenant Governor

Four-year term. Presides over the Arkansas Senate and serves as acting governor when the governor is out of state.

Leslie Rutledge Incumbent
Republican

21st Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas since 2023. Previously served as Arkansas Attorney General (2015-2023), the first woman elected to that office. Attorney and former prosecutor. Graduate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.

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Note: Lt. Governor Rutledge is running unopposed in the Republican primary and faces no Democratic challenger filed for the general election at this time.

Attorney General

Four-year term as the state's chief legal officer. Represents the state in legal matters, issues legal opinions, and oversees consumer protection.

Tim Griffin Incumbent
Republican

57th Attorney General of Arkansas since 2023. Previously served as Lieutenant Governor (2015-2023) and U.S. Representative for District 2 (2011-2015). U.S. Army Reserve Colonel. Graduate of Hendrix College and Tulane Law School. Native of Magnolia.

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Note: Attorney General Griffin is running unopposed in the Republican primary with no Democratic challenger filed.

Secretary of State

Four-year term. Oversees elections, maintains business filings, and serves as keeper of the state seal.

Republican Primary

Kim Hammer
Republican

State Senator from Benton. Announced candidacy in January 2025. Experienced legislator seeking to lead Arkansas's election administration. Has served in the Arkansas House and Senate.

Cathy Hardin Harrison
Republican

Miller County Judge from Texarkana. Brings executive experience in county government administration. First female county judge in Miller County history.

Bryan Norris
Republican

21-year veteran of the U.S. military. Brings national security and leadership experience to the race. Focuses on election integrity and efficient government administration.

Democratic Primary

Kelly Grappe
Democrat

Democratic candidate for Secretary of State. Filed to run in the 2026 Democratic primary. Focuses on accessible elections and voter services.

State Treasurer

Four-year term. Manages the state's cash flow, investments, and maintains custody of state funds.

John Thurston Incumbent
Republican

State Treasurer since winning a special election in 2024 after previously serving as Secretary of State (2019-2024). Previously served as State Land Commissioner. Longtime public servant with extensive experience in state government.

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Note: Treasurer Thurston is running unopposed in the Republican primary.

State Auditor

Four-year term. Conducts audits of state agencies, counties, and other government entities to ensure proper use of public funds.

Dennis Milligan Incumbent
Republican

State Auditor since 2023. Previously served as Saline County Judge. Former chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas. Focuses on fiscal accountability and transparency in government spending.

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Note: Auditor Milligan is running unopposed in the Republican primary.

Commissioner of State Lands

Four-year term. Manages land that comes into state ownership through tax forfeiture and other means.

Republican Primary

Cole Jester
Republican

Republican candidate for Commissioner of State Lands. Filed for the 2026 Republican primary election.

Christian Olson
Republican

Republican candidate for Commissioner of State Lands. Filed for the 2026 Republican primary election.

Note: No Democratic candidates have filed for this race.

Arkansas Supreme Court

Eight-year terms. The Supreme Court is the highest court in Arkansas and has final appellate jurisdiction over all cases. Justices run in nonpartisan elections.

Position 3

Nick Bronni
Nonpartisan

Candidate for Arkansas Supreme Court Position 3. Legal professional seeking to serve on the state's highest court.

John Adams
Nonpartisan

Candidate for Arkansas Supreme Court Position 3. Legal professional seeking to serve on the state's highest court.

Position 6

Cody Hiland
Nonpartisan

Candidate for Arkansas Supreme Court Position 6. Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Legal professional with prosecutorial experience.

Note: Cody Hiland is currently the only filed candidate for Position 6.