Primary Elections
Arkansas Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Arkansas ahead of the 2026 general election.
May 19, 2026
Primary Date
June 9, 2026
Runoff / RCV
March 2026
Filing Deadline
Low — Solid Republican primari
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Tom Cotton (R) not up until 2028 |
| Governor | Sarah Sanders not up until 2030 |
| U.S. House | AR-2 (French Hill is up for Senate) |
2026 Primary Overview
Arkansas is safely Republican. If French Hill runs for Senate (replacing Boozman who is retiring), the AR-2 Republican primary will be competitive for the open seat.