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{{short description|Election to replace Asa Hutchinson}}
{{for|related races|2022 United States gubernatorial elections}}
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| next_year = 2026
| next_year = 2026
| election_date = November 8, 2022
| election_date = November 8, 2022
| image1 = File:Sarah Huckabee Sanders official portrait (cropped).jpg
| image1 = File:Sarah Huckabee Sanders (53296895183).jpg
| image_size = x150px
| nominee1 = '''[[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]]'''
| nominee1 = '''[[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]]'''
| party1 = Republican Party (United States)
| party1 = Republican Party (United States)
| popular_vote1 = '''571,105'''
| popular_vote1 = '''571,105'''
| percentage1 = '''63.0%'''
| percentage1 = '''62.96%'''
| image2 = File:Chris Jones, Arkansas gubernatorial candidate (cropped).jpg
| image2 = File:Chris Jones, Arkansas gubernatorial candidate (cropped).jpg
| nominee2 = Chris Jones
| nominee2 = [[Christopher M. Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
| popular_vote2 = 319,242
| popular_vote2 = 319,242
| percentage2 = 35.2%
| percentage2 = 35.20%
| title = [[Governor of Arkansas|Governor]]
| title = [[Governor of Arkansas|Governor]]
| before_election = [[Asa Hutchinson]]
| before_election = [[Asa Hutchinson]]
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| after_election = [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]]
| after_election = [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]]
| after_party = Republican Party (United States)
| after_party = Republican Party (United States)
| map_image = {{switcher |[[File:2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg|210px]] |County results |[[File:Arkansas Gubernatorial election by congressional district.svg|210px]] |Congressional district results |[[File:AR GOV 2022 SS.svg|210px|]] |State Senate district results |[[File:Election map of a 2022 gubernatorial position in Arkansas.svg|210px|]] |State House district results |default=1}}
| map_image = File:2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
| map_size = 200px
| map_size = 200px
| map_caption = '''Sanders:''' {{legend0|#ffb2b2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#e27f7f|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#d72f30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#c21b18|80–90%}}<br />'''Jones:''' {{legend0|#a5b0ff|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584CDE|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933E5|80–90%}}
| map_caption = County results<br>
| turnout = 50.81% {{decrease}}
'''Sanders:''' {{legend0|#ffb2b2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#e27f7f|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#d72f30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#c21b18|80–90%}}<br>'''Jones:''' {{legend0|#a5b0ff|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}}
| turnout = 50.8% {{decrease}}
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The '''2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election''' took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the [[governor of Arkansas]]. Incumbent [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] Governor [[Asa Hutchinson]] is term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third term. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was sworn in on January 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shelton |first=Shania |date=2023-01-10 |title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders focuses on education reform as she's sworn in as Arkansas' first female governor {{!}} CNN Politics |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/10/politics/sarah-huckabee-sanders-inauguration/index.html |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-10 |title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders sworn in as Arkansas governor |url=https://apnews.com/article/sarah-huckabee-sanders-politics-arkansas-state-government-f8b8627b06b3ef8fac85900aaa39434d |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}</ref>
The '''2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election''' took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the next [[governor of Arkansas]]. Incumbent [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] governor [[Asa Hutchinson]] was term-limited and could not seek a third term. Republican [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]], daughter of former Arkansas governor [[Mike Huckabee]], defeated Democrat Chris Jones to become the first woman ever elected to the office, and was sworn in on January 10, 2023.


Primary elections in Arkansas were held on May 24. Runoff elections for instances where no candidate receives over 50% of the vote were scheduled for June 21. Former [[White House Press Secretary|White House press secretary]] [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]] won the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nomination, while [[Christopher M. Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]] won the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] nomination.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-24 |title=Arkansas Primary Election Results |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/05/24/us/elections/results-arkansas.html |access-date=2022-10-03 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
Primary elections in Arkansas were held on May 24. Runoff elections for instances where no candidate receives over 50% of the vote were scheduled for June 21. Former [[White House Press Secretary|White House press secretary]] [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]] won the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nomination, while Chris Jones won the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] nomination.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-24 |title=Arkansas Primary Election Results |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/05/24/us/elections/results-arkansas.html |access-date=2022-10-03 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


Leading up to the Republican Primary, Sanders received many endorsements from key Republican figures, including [[Donald Trump]], [[Mike Pence]], incumbent Asa Hutchinson, [[United States congressional delegations from Arkansas|Arkansas' entire U.S. Congressional delegation]], and dozens of GOP representatives from the [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State House]] and [[Arkansas Senate|State Senate]]. She cruised to a landslide victory in the primary, and as Arkansas is a [[Political party strength in Arkansas|GOP stronghold]], her victory virtually guaranteed she would win the general election, in which she defeated Jones by 28 points. Jones became the first Democrat to win [[Washington County, Arkansas|Washington County]] since [[2010 Arkansas gubernatorial election|2010]], and Sanders became the first Republican to win majority-Black [[Crittenden County, Arkansas|Crittenden County]] since her father in [[1998 Arkansas gubernatorial election|1998]]. This is the first time ever that a Republican won three straight gubernatorial elections in the state's history.
Leading up to the Republican primary, Sanders received many endorsements from key Republican figures, including [[Donald Trump]], [[Mike Pence]], incumbent Asa Hutchinson, [[United States congressional delegations from Arkansas|Arkansas' entire U.S. Congressional delegation]], and the majority of Republicans in both state legislative chambers. Her primary victory was not remotely close, as she won every county in the state with at least 70% of the vote.


As Arkansas is a [[Political party strength in Arkansas|Republican stronghold]], her primary victory virtually guaranteed she would win the general election, in which she defeated Jones by 28 points. Jones became the first Democrat to win [[Washington County, Arkansas|Washington County]] since [[2010 Arkansas gubernatorial election|2010]], and Sanders became the first Republican to win majority-Black [[Crittenden County, Arkansas|Crittenden County]] since her father in [[1998 Arkansas gubernatorial election|1998]], winning the county by one vote. This was the only [[2022 Arkansas elections|2022 election]] where Washington County voted for the Democratic nominee. This is the first time ever that the Republican Party won three straight gubernatorial elections in the state's history.
Sanders became the first female Governor of Arkansas, as well as the first daughter of a former governor to take office in United States history. In addition, with the election of [[Leslie Rutledge]] as lieutenant governor, Arkansas, along with [[2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial election|Massachusetts]], became the first two U.S. states to have both a female governor and female lieutenant Governor serving at the same time.

Sanders became the first female governor of Arkansas. With the [[2022 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election|election]] of [[Leslie Rutledge]] as lieutenant governor, Arkansas, along with [[2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial election|Massachusetts]], became the first two U.S. states to elect both a female governor and female lieutenant governor to serve at the same time.


== Republican primary ==
== Republican primary ==
=== Candidates ===
=== Candidates ===
==== Nominee ====
==== Nominee ====
* [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]], former [[White House Press Secretary|White House press secretary]] (2017–2019) and daughter of former Governor [[Mike Huckabee]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sarah Sanders Running for Arkansas Governor |url=https://abc11.com/sarah-huckabee-sanders-governor-arkansas-donald-trump/9996735/ |website=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=January 25, 2021 |date=January 25, 2021 |archive-date=February 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201194936/https://abc11.com/sarah-huckabee-sanders-governor-arkansas-donald-trump/9996735/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]], former [[White House Press Secretary|White House press secretary]] (2017–2019) and daughter of former governor [[Mike Huckabee]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sarah Sanders Running for Arkansas Governor |url=https://abc11.com/sarah-huckabee-sanders-governor-arkansas-donald-trump/9996735/ |website=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=January 25, 2021 |date=January 25, 2021 |archive-date=February 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201194936/https://abc11.com/sarah-huckabee-sanders-governor-arkansas-donald-trump/9996735/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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====Withdrew====
====Withdrew====
* [[Tim Griffin]], [[Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas|lieutenant governor of Arkansas]] (2015–2023)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brock |first1=Roby |title=Griffin to exit Governor's race, will seek AG post |url=https://talkbusiness.net/2021/02/griffin-to-exit-governors-race-will-seek-ag-post/ |access-date=February 8, 2021 |agency=Talk Business and Politics |date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> ''(ran for [[2022 Arkansas Attorney General election|attorney general]])'' ''(endorsed Sanders)''
* [[Tim Griffin]], [[Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas|lieutenant governor of Arkansas]] (2015–2023)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brock |first1=Roby |title=Griffin to exit Governor's race, will seek AG post |url=https://talkbusiness.net/2021/02/griffin-to-exit-governors-race-will-seek-ag-post/ |access-date=February 8, 2021 |agency=Talk Business and Politics |date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> ''(successfully ran for [[2022 Arkansas Attorney General election|attorney general]])'' ''(endorsed Sanders)''
* [[Leslie Rutledge]], [[Arkansas attorney general]] (2015–2023)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Brock|first1=Roby|title=AG Rutledge enters Lt. Governor's race|url=https://talkbusiness.net/2021/11/ag-rutledge-enters-lt-governors-race/|work=Talk Business & Politics|date=November 9, 2021|accessdate=November 9, 2021}}</ref> ''(ran for lieutenant governor)'' ''(endorsed Sanders)''
* [[Leslie Rutledge]], [[Arkansas attorney general]] (2015–2023)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Brock|first1=Roby|title=AG Rutledge enters Lt. Governor's race|url=https://talkbusiness.net/2021/11/ag-rutledge-enters-lt-governors-race/|work=Talk Business & Politics|date=November 9, 2021|accessdate=November 9, 2021}}</ref> ''(successfully ran for [[2022 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election|lieutenant governor]])'' ''(endorsed Sanders)''


=== Endorsements ===
=== Endorsements ===
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| title = Sarah Huckabee Sanders
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;U.S. Executive Branch officials
'''U.S. Executive Branch officials'''
*[[Donald Trump]], [[List of Presidents of the United States|45th]] [[President of the United States]] (2017–2021)<ref name="auto3">{{cite web
*[[Donald Trump]], [[List of Presidents of the United States|45th]] [[president of the United States]] (2017–2021)<ref name="auto3">{{cite web|author=Jacob Jarvis|website=Newsweek|date=January 26, 2021|title=Donald Trump Endorses 'Warrior' Sarah Sanders for Arkansas Governor|url=https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-endorses-sarah-sanders-arkansas-governor-1564401}}</ref>
|author=Jacob Jarvis|website=Newsweek|date=January 26, 2021|title=Donald Trump Endorses 'Warrior' Sarah Sanders for Arkansas Governor|url=https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-endorses-sarah-sanders-arkansas-governor-1564401}}</ref>
*[[Mike Pence]], [[List of Vice Presidents of the United States|48th]] [[Vice President of the United States|vice president of the United States]] (2017–2021)<ref name="auto9">{{cite web|title=Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas governor|author=Julia Manchester|website=The Hill|date=March 15, 2021|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/543279-pence-endorses-sarah-huckabee-sanders-for-arkansas-governor}}</ref>
*[[Mike Pompeo]], former [[United States Secretary of State|secretary of state]] (2018–2021)<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2021/03/26/wont-you-come-home-sarah-sanders-she-raises-money-with-mike-pompeo-in-texas-while-leslie-rutledge-hangs-out-in-arkansas-with-tracy-lawrence|title=Won't you come home, Sarah Sanders? She raises money with Mike Pompeo in Texas while Leslie Rutledge hangs out in Arkansas with Tracy Lawrence|first=Max|last=Brantley|date=March 26, 2021|website=Arkansas Times|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Mike Pence]], [[List of Vice Presidents of the United States|48th]] [[Vice President of the United States]] (2017–2021)<ref name="auto9">{{cite web|title=Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas governor|author=Julia Manchester|website=The Hill|date=March 15, 2021|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/543279-pence-endorses-sarah-huckabee-sanders-for-arkansas-governor}}</ref>
*[[William Barr]], former [[Attorney General of the United States]] (1991–1993, 2019–2020)<ref name="William Barr">{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/SarahHuckabee/status/1389989149688713219?|title=Thank you to my friend Attorney General Bill Barr for the strong endorsement!|website=[[Twitter]]|date=May 5, 2021|access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Alyssa Farah]], former [[White House Director of Strategic Communications]] (2020) and Press Secretary of the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]] (2019–2020); former [[Office of the Vice President of the United States|Press Secretary to the Vice President]] (2017–2019)<ref>{{cite tweet|title=here for this. @SarahHuckabee is one of the kindest & most caring people. She's also a force, who loves her country & the state of Arkansas. |user=Alyssafarah|number=1353711122969452545 |website=Twitter |access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Miller (political advisor)|Stephen Miller]], former [[Senior Advisor to the President|Senior Advisor]] to President Donald Trump (2017–2021)<ref>{{cite tweet |title=I had the incredible privilege of getting to work alongside @SarahHuckabee. Sarah is a leader of profound faith, powerful conviction, and true compassion. She will always fight for what is right — and she will make an extraordinary governor for the people of Arkansas. |user=StephenM|number=1353761954989531136 |website=Twitter |access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Sonny Perdue]], former [[United States Secretary of Agriculture]] (2017–2021) and [[Governor of Georgia]] (2003–2011)<ref>{{cite tweet |title=My friend @SarahHuckabee was a champion of truth to the American people in the White House. Her life has prepared her for this moment, and I look forward to welcoming her to the club of Governors |website=Twitter |user=SonnyPerdue |number=1354478715128967171}}</ref>
*[[Mike Pompeo]], former [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]] (2018–2021)<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2021/03/26/wont-you-come-home-sarah-sanders-she-raises-money-with-mike-pompeo-in-texas-while-leslie-rutledge-hangs-out-in-arkansas-with-tracy-lawrence|title=Won't you come home, Sarah Sanders? She raises money with Mike Pompeo in Texas while Leslie Rutledge hangs out in Arkansas with Tracy Lawrence|first=Max|last=Brantley|date=March 26, 2021|website=Arkansas Times|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Dan Scavino]], former [[White House Deputy Chief of Staff]] for Communications (2019–2021) and Director of Social Media (2017–2021)<ref name="Scavino">{{cite tweet|title= Awesome seeing a great friend and the future Governor of Arkansas, @SarahHuckabee Sanders, at the White House this past week! Would love to see her run - do it Sarah |website=[[Twitter]] |user=DanScavino|number=1206367498934902784}}</ref>
*[[Matt Schlapp]], [[White House Political Director|White House Director of Political Affairs]] (2003–2005)<ref name="CPAC">{{Cite web|url=https://www.conservative.org/2021/10/04/cpac-endorses-sarah-huckabee-sanders/|title=CPAC Endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders|first=Regina|last=Bratton|date=October 4, 2021|website=American Conservative Union|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Matt Schlapp]], [[White House Political Director|White House Director of Political Affairs]] (2003–2005)<ref name="CPAC">{{Cite web|url=https://www.conservative.org/2021/10/04/cpac-endorses-sarah-huckabee-sanders/|title=CPAC Endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders|first=Regina|last=Bratton|date=October 4, 2021|website=American Conservative Union|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
'''U.S. senators'''
*[[Mercedes Schlapp]], former White House Director of Strategic Communications (2017–2019)<ref>{{cite tweet |title=I have known @SarahHuckabee for years and worked closely with her. She is a strong, wise, and talented leader who will put the people of Arkansas first. |website=Twitter |user=mercedesschlapp|number=1353699783806955520}}</ref>
;U.S. Senators
* [[John Boozman]], [[United States Senate|Senator]] from Arkansas (2011–present)<ref name="fox">{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sarah-sanders-arkansas-governor-election-endorsements|title=Sarah Sanders snaps up Arkansas endorsements from governor, congressional delegation|first=Brie|last=Stimson|date=November 13, 2021|website=Fox News|access-date=November 13, 2021}}</ref>
* [[John Boozman]], [[United States Senate|Senator]] from Arkansas (2011–present)<ref name="fox">{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sarah-sanders-arkansas-governor-election-endorsements|title=Sarah Sanders snaps up Arkansas endorsements from governor, congressional delegation|first=Brie|last=Stimson|date=November 13, 2021|website=Fox News|access-date=November 13, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Tom Cotton]], [[United States Senate|Senator]] from Arkansas (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Tom Cotton]], [[United States Senate|Senator]] from Arkansas (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
'''U.S. representatives'''
;U.S. Representatives
* [[Rick Crawford (politician)|Rick Crawford]], U.S. representative from [[Arkansas's 1st congressional district]] (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>
*[[Matt Gaetz]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[Florida's 1st congressional district]] (2017–present)<ref name="Gaetz">{{cite tweet |last=Gaetz |first=Matt |user=mattgaetz |number=1353711323427852289 |date=January 25, 2021 |title=We support you 100 percent Sarah! |language=en |access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Elise Stefanik]], U.S. Representative for [[New York's 21st congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="Stefanik">{{cite tweet |title=America is all in for @SarahHuckabee – a great patriot, leader, and a friend! |user=EliseStefanik|number=1353694099728179200 |website=Twitter}}</ref>
* [[French Hill (politician)|French Hill]], U.S. representative from [[Arkansas's 2nd congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Rick Crawford (politician)|Rick Crawford]], U.S. Representative from [[Arkansas's 1st congressional district]] (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Bruce Westerman]], U.S. representative from [[Arkansas's 4th congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[French Hill (politician)|French Hill]], U.S. Representative from [[Arkansas's 2nd congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Steve Womack]], U.S. representative from [[Arkansas's 3rd congressional district]] (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>

* [[Steve Womack]], U.S. Representative from [[Arkansas's 3rd congressional district]] (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>
'''U.S. Governors'''
* [[Bruce Westerman]], U.S. Representative from [[Arkansas's 4th congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Mike Huckabee]], former [[governor of Arkansas]] (1996–2007) and candidate for [[President of the United States]] in [[Mike Huckabee 2008 presidential campaign|2008]] and [[Mike Huckabee 2016 presidential campaign|2016]] ''(candidate's father)''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kark.com/news/state-news/sarah-huckabee-sanders-announces-her-candidacy-for-arkansas-governor/|title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders officially announces her candidacy for Arkansas Governor |first=Chris|last=Counts|date=January 25, 2021|website=KARK|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
;U.S. Governors
* [[Asa Hutchinson]], [[Governor of Arkansas]] (2015–2023)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Mike Huckabee]], former [[Governor of Arkansas]] (1996–2007) and candidate for [[President of the United States]] in [[Mike Huckabee 2008 presidential campaign|2008]] and [[Mike Huckabee 2016 presidential campaign|2016]] ''(candidate's father)''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kark.com/news/state-news/sarah-huckabee-sanders-announces-her-candidacy-for-arkansas-governor/|title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders officially announces her candidacy for Arkansas Governor |first=Chris|last=Counts|date=January 25, 2021|website=KARK|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
'''State officials'''
* [[Asa Hutchinson]], [[Governor of Arkansas]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Bob Ballinger]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 5 (2019–2023)<ref name="101legislators"/>
;State officials
* [[Sonia Eubanks Barker]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 7 (2016–present)<ref name="101legislators">{{cite news |last1=Gladden |first1=Drew |title=101 Arkansas Legislators Endorse Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Governor |url=https://swark.today/101-arkansas-legislators-endorse-sarah-huckabee-sanders-for-governor/ |access-date=January 9, 2021 |work=Arkansas Times |date=November 18, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Bob Ballinger]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 5 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Sonia Eubanks Barker]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 7 (2016–present)<ref name="101legislators">{{cite news |last1=Gladden |first1=Drew |title=101 Arkansas Legislators Endorse Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Governor |url=https://swark.today/101-arkansas-legislators-endorse-sarah-huckabee-sanders-for-governor/ |access-date=January 9, 2021 |work=Arkansas Times |date=November 18, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Howard Beaty]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 9 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Howard Beaty]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 9 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mary Bentley (politician)|Mary Bentley]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 73 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mary Bentley (politician)|Mary Bentley]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 73 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Cecile Bledsoe, [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 3 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Cecile Bledsoe, [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 3 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ken Bragg]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 15 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ken Bragg]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 15 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Karilyn Brown, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 41 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Karilyn Brown, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 41 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ron Caldwell]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 23 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ron Caldwell]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 23 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Alan Clark (Arkansas politician)|Alan Clark]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 13 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Alan Clark (Arkansas politician)|Alan Clark]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 13 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Cameron Cooper]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 44 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Cameron Cooper]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 44 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bruce Cozart]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 24 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bruce Cozart]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 24 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Carol Dalby]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 1 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Carol Dalby]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 1 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Breanne Davis]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 29 (2018–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Breanne Davis]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 29 (2018–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Marsh Davis]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 61 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jonathan Dismang]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 28 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jonathan Dismang]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 28 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Marsh Davis]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 61 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Les Eaves]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 46 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Les Eaves]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 46 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jane English (politician)|Jane English]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 34 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jane English (politician)|Jane English]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 34 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[John Eubanks]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 74 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[John Eubanks]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 74 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Charlene Fite]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 80 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Charlene Fite]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 80 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Lanny Fite]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 23 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Lanny Fite]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 23 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Scott Flippo]], Majority Leader of the [[Arkansas Senate]] (2021–present) and [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 17 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Scott Flippo]], Majority Leader of the [[Arkansas Senate]] (2021–present) and [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 17 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Tony Furman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 28 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Tony Furman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 28 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Trent Garner]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 27 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Trent Garner]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 27 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jimmy Gazaway]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 57 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jimmy Gazaway]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 57 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Justin Gonzales]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 19 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Justin Gonzales]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 19 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Michelle Gray]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 62 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Michelle Gray]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 62 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Tim Griffin]], [[Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas]] (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Tim Griffin]], [[Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas]] (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Delia Haak]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 91 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Delia Haak]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 91 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Kim Hammer]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 33 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Kim Hammer]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 33 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Spencer Hawks]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 70 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Spencer Hawks]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 70 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bart Hester]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 1 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bart Hester]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 1 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jimmy Hickey Jr.]], President pro tempore of the [[Arkansas Senate]] (2021–present) and [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 11 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jimmy Hickey Jr.]], President pro tempore of the [[Arkansas Senate]] (2021–present) and [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 11 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ricky Hill (politician)|Ricky Hill]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 29 (2018–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ricky Hill (politician)|Ricky Hill]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 29 (2018–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[David Hillman (politician)|David Hillman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 13 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[David Hillman (politician)|David Hillman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 13 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mike Holcomb (politician)|Mike Holcomb]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 10 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mike Holcomb (politician)|Mike Holcomb]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 10 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Missy Irvin]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 18 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Missy Irvin]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 18 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Lane Jean]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 2 (2013–present) and District 4 (2011–2012)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Lane Jean]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 2 (2013–present) and District 4 (2011–2012)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Joe Jett]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 56 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Joe Jett]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 56 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Vernon Jones]], [[Georgia House of Representatives|State Representative]] for District 91 (2017–2021) and District 71 (1993–2001) <ref name="auto10">{{cite news |last1=Brantley |first1=Max |title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Running for governor everywhere but Arkansas |url=https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2021/03/15/sarah-huckabee-sanders-running-for-governor-everywhere-but-arkansas |access-date=March 17, 2021 |work=Arkansas Times |date=March 16, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Vernon Jones]], [[Georgia House of Representatives|state representative]] for District 91 (2017–2021) and District 71 (1993–2001) <ref name="auto10">{{cite news |last1=Brantley |first1=Max |title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Running for governor everywhere but Arkansas |url=https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2021/03/15/sarah-huckabee-sanders-running-for-governor-everywhere-but-arkansas |access-date=March 17, 2021 |work=Arkansas Times |date=March 16, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Jack Ladyman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 59 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jack Ladyman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 59 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mark Lowery]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 39 (2013–present)<ref name="auto6">{{cite news |last1=Brawner |first1=Steve |title=Republicans fall in line behind Sarah {{!}} Steve Brawner |url=https://www.swtimes.com/story/opinion/2021/11/24/steve-brawner-republicans-fall-line-behind-sarah/8735764002/ |access-date=January 10, 2021 |work=Times Record |date=November 24, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Mark Lowery]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 39 (2013–2023)<ref name="auto6">{{cite news |last1=Brawner |first1=Steve |title=Republicans fall in line behind Sarah {{!}} Steve Brawner |url=https://www.swtimes.com/story/opinion/2021/11/24/steve-brawner-republicans-fall-line-behind-sarah/8735764002/ |access-date=January 10, 2021 |work=Times Record |date=November 24, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Robin Lundstrum]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 87 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Robin Lundstrum]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 87 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Roger Lynch (politician)|Roger Lynch]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 14 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Roger Lynch (politician)|Roger Lynch]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 14 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Julie Mayberry, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 27 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Julie Mayberry, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 27 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Austin McCollum]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 95 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Austin McCollum]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 95 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mark McElroy (Arkansas politician)|Mark McElroy]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 11 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mark McElroy (Arkansas politician)|Mark McElroy]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 11 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Aaron Pilkington]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 69 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Aaron Pilkington]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 69 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mathew Pitsch]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 8 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mathew Pitsch]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 8 (2019–2023)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jason Rapert]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 35 (2013–present) and District 18 (2011–2013)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jason Rapert]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 35 (2013–present) and District 18 (2011–2013)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Terry Rice]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 9 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Terry Rice]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 9 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Marcus Richmond, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 21 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Marcus Richmond, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 21 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Matthew Shepherd]], Speaker of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] (2018–present) and [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 6 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bill Sample]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 14 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Matthew Shepherd]], Speaker of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] (2018–present) and [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 6 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bill Sample]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 14 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Nelda Speaks, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 100 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Nelda Speaks, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 100 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Gary Stubblefield]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 6 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Gary Stubblefield]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 6 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[James Sturch]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 19 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[James Sturch]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 19 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Dan Sullivan (Arkansas politician)|Dan Sullivan]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 21 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Dan Sullivan (Arkansas politician)|Dan Sullivan]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 21 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[David Tollett]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 12 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[David Tollett]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 12 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Dwight Tosh]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 52 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Dwight Tosh]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 52 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Kendon Underwood]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 90 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Kendon Underwood]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 90 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[DeAnn Vaught]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 4 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[DeAnn Vaught]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 4 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jeff Wardlaw]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 8 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jeff Wardlaw]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 8 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Danny Watson]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 3 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Danny Watson]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 3 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Richard Womack]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 18 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Richard Womack]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 18 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>


;Individuals
'''Individuals'''
*[[Kid Rock]], musician<ref name="auto8">{{cite web |last1=Goldberg |first1=Paul |title=Breaking: Kid Rock backs Sarah Sanders for Arkansas Governor |url=https://newsthud.com/breaking-kid-rock-backs-sarah-sanders-for-arkansas-governor/ |website=News Thud |access-date=January 30, 2021 |archive-date=January 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130175725/https://newsthud.com/breaking-kid-rock-backs-sarah-sanders-for-arkansas-governor/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[John Daly (golfer)|John Daly]], professional golfer on the PGA Tour<ref name="Daly">{{cite web|title=I'm all in for you as Governor of Arkansas @SarahHuckabee you're a great lady & have always admired your father! Much love to you and your family! Go Hogs and Go Sarah!|url=https://twitter.com/PGA_JohnDaly/status/1355588390448721921|website=[[Twitter]]|access-date=January 30, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Donald Trump Jr.]], businessman and son of former president [[Donald Trump]]<ref name="auto5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/25/sarah-sanders-former-trump-press-secretary-to-run-for-arkansas-governor-reports|title=Sarah Sanders, former Trump press secretary, runs for Arkansas governor
*[[Kimberly Guilfoyle]], television personality and senior advisor to [[Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign]]<ref>{{cite tweet |title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Governor https://youtu.be/opbMn-n76AQ via @YouTube Amen with you all the way, let's go @SarahHuckabee! |user=kimguilfoyle|number=1353706790551248896}}</ref>
* [[Sean Hannity]], syndicated conservative talk-show host and [[Fox News]] personality<ref>{{cite tweet |title=Thank you to my friend @SeanHannity for your support!|website=Twitter |user=SarahHuckabee |number=1354474872232144900}}</ref>
*[[Katrina Pierson]], former national spokesperson for [[Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign|Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign]] and senior advisor to Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign<ref>{{cite tweet |title=Congratulations to my dear friend and sister in Christ, @SarahHuckabee . I'm so happy and excited for next journey. You will be a phenomenal Governor for the people's Republic of Arkansas! |user=KatrinaPierson|number=1353729465331933186 |website=Twitter |access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Kid Rock]], musician<ref name="auto8">{{cite web |last1=Goldberg |first1=Paul |title=Breaking: Kid Rock backs Sarah Sanders for Arkansas Governor |url=https://newsthud.com/breaking-kid-rock-backs-sarah-sanders-for-arkansas-governor/ |website=News Thud |access-date=January 30, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Donald Trump Jr.]], businessman and son of former President [[Donald Trump]]<ref name="auto5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/25/sarah-sanders-former-trump-press-secretary-to-run-for-arkansas-governor-reports|title=Sarah Sanders, former Trump press secretary, runs for Arkansas governor
|author=Guardian Staff|date=January 25, 2021|website=The Guardian|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
|author=Guardian Staff|date=January 25, 2021|website=The Guardian|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>


;Organizations
'''Organizations'''
*[[American Conservative Union]]<ref name="CPAC"/>
*[[American Conservative Union]]<ref name="CPAC"/>
*[[Maggie's List]]<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web|title=2022 Candidates|url=http://maggieslist.org/candidates/2022-candidates|access-date=January 2, 2021|website=www.maggieslist.org|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Maggie's List]]<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web|title=2022 Candidates|url=http://maggieslist.org/candidates/2022-candidates|access-date=January 2, 2021|website=www.maggieslist.org|language=en-US}}</ref>
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! Undecided
! Undecided
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://talkbusiness.net/2022/05/sanders-has-firm-lead-in-gop-gubernatorial-primary-jones-on-track-to-win-democratic-bid-without-runoff/ Hendrix College]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Hendrix College]]<ref name="Hendrix College">[https://talkbusiness.net/2022/05/sanders-has-firm-lead-in-gop-gubernatorial-primary-jones-on-track-to-win-democratic-bid-without-runoff/ Hendrix College]</ref>
|May 2, 2022
|May 2, 2022
|802 (LV)
|802 (LV)
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|10%
|10%
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://archive.today/20220503162857/https://twitter.com/TitusBond/status/1521513741208199171 Remington Research (R)]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Remington Research|Remington Research (R)]]<ref>[https://archive.today/20220503162857/https://twitter.com/TitusBond/status/1521513741208199171 Remington Research (R)]</ref>
|May 1–2, 2022
|May 1–2, 2022
|1,622 (LV)
|1,622 (LV)
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| colspan="17" style="background:lightyellow;" | Rutledge withdraws from the race
| colspan="17" style="background:lightyellow;" | Rutledge withdraws from the race
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://remingtonresearchgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/AR-Statewide-Republican-Primary-Survey-10_26_21.pdf Remington Research (R)]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Remington Research|Remington Research (R)]]<ref>[https://remingtonresearchgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/AR-Statewide-Republican-Primary-Survey-10_26_21.pdf Remington Research (R)]</ref>
|October 25–26, 2021
|October 25–26, 2021
|800 (LV)
|800 (LV)
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|11%
|11%
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://talkbusiness.net/2021/06/poll-voters-evaluate-sarah-sanders-leslie-rutledge-on-favorability/ Hendrix College]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Hendrix College]]<ref>[https://talkbusiness.net/2021/06/poll-voters-evaluate-sarah-sanders-leslie-rutledge-on-favorability/ Hendrix College]</ref>
|May 26–31, 2021
|May 26–31, 2021
|535 (LV)
|535 (LV)
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===Results===
===Results===
[[File:2022 Arkansas gubernatorial Republican primary election results map by county.svg|thumb|Results by county:
[[File:2022 Arkansas gubernatorial Republican primary election results map by county.svg|thumb|200px|Results by county:
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| title = {{legend|#E27F7F|Sanders}}|{{legend|#d72f30|70–80%}}|{{legend|#c21b18|80–90%}}|{{legend|#a80000|>90%}}
| {{legend|#d72f30|70–80%}}
| {{legend|#c21b18|80–90%}}
| {{legend|#a80000|90-100%}}
}}]]
}}]]
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=== Candidates ===
=== Candidates ===
==== Nominee ====
==== Nominee ====
* Chris Jones, nuclear engineer, [[MIT]] graduate, and former executive director of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brantley |first1=Max |title=Meet a candidate for attorney general; with a brother in the wings on the other side |url=https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2021/04/06/meet-a-candidate-for-attorey-general |access-date=April 10, 2021 |agency=Arkansas Times |date=April 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/chris-jones-nuclear-engineer-political-newcomer-enters-arkansas-governor-s-n1270869|title=Chris Jones, a nuclear engineer and political newcomer, enters Arkansas governor's race|website=NBC News}}</ref>
* [[Christopher M. Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]], nuclear engineer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/chris-jones-nuclear-engineer-political-newcomer-enters-arkansas-governor-s-n1270869|title=Chris Jones, a nuclear engineer and political newcomer, enters Arkansas governor's race|website=NBC News|date=June 15, 2021 }}</ref>


==== Eliminated in primary ====
==== Eliminated in primary ====
* Anthony Bland, public school teacher and nominee for lieutenant governor in [[2018 Arkansas elections#Lieutenant Governor|2018]]<ref name="seek">{{cite news |last1=Jared |first1=George |title=Supha Xayprasith-Mays to seek Democratic nomination for governor in 2022 |url=https://talkbusiness.net/2021/03/supha-xayprasith-mays-to-seek-democratic-nomination-for-governor-in-2022/ |access-date=March 29, 2021 |agency=Talk Business and Politics |date=March 26, 2021 |quote=James “Rus” Russell has also announced for the Democratic nomination for governor as has Anthony Bland, who ran for Lt. Governor in 2018.}}</ref>
* Anthony Bland, public school teacher and nominee for lieutenant governor in [[2018 Arkansas elections#Lieutenant Governor|2018]]<ref name="seek">{{cite news |last1=Jared |first1=George |title=Supha Xayprasith-Mays to seek Democratic nomination for governor in 2022 |url=https://talkbusiness.net/2021/03/supha-xayprasith-mays-to-seek-democratic-nomination-for-governor-in-2022/ |access-date=March 29, 2021 |agency=Talk Business and Politics |date=March 26, 2021 |quote=James “Rus” Russell has also announced for the Democratic nomination for governor as has Anthony Bland, who ran for Lt. Governor in 2018.}}</ref>
* [[Jay Martin (lawyer)|Jay Martin]], lawyer and former Majority Leader of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite news |title=A pro-life Democrat enters the governor's race |url=http://www.magnoliareporter.com/news_and_business/opinion/article_7159d1ca-9047-11ec-aa20-7323a4a0d166.html|access-date=February 18, 2022 |publisher=Magnolia Reporter |date=February 17, 2022}}</ref>
* James "Rus" Russell, small business owner<ref name="seek"/><ref>{{Cite news|last=Brock|first=Roby|date=February 7, 2021|title=Political newcomer James Russell to seek Democratic nomination for Governor in 2022|work=[[KATV]]|agency=Talk Business & Politics|url=https://katv.com/news/local/political-newcomer-russell-says-he-will-seek-democratic-nomination-for-governor-in-2022|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627172958/https://katv.com/news/local/political-newcomer-russell-says-he-will-seek-democratic-nomination-for-governor-in-2022|archive-date=June 27, 2021}}</ref>
* James "Rus" Russell, small business owner<ref>{{Cite news|last=Brock|first=Roby|date=February 7, 2021|title=Political newcomer James Russell to seek Democratic nomination for Governor in 2022|work=[[KATV]]|agency=Talk Business & Politics|url=https://katv.com/news/local/political-newcomer-russell-says-he-will-seek-democratic-nomination-for-governor-in-2022|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627172958/https://katv.com/news/local/political-newcomer-russell-says-he-will-seek-democratic-nomination-for-governor-in-2022|archive-date=June 27, 2021}}</ref>
* Supha Xayprasith-Mays, entrepreneur<ref>{{cite news |title=Supha Xayprasith-Mays announces run for Arkansas governor in 2022 |url=https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/politics/supha-xayprasith-mays-run-for-arkansas-governor-2022/91-1b6e7f6b-74e6-4709-bcf3-a72b03184f1b |access-date=March 29, 2021 |publisher=KFSM |date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>
* Supha Xayprasith-Mays, entrepreneur<ref>{{cite news |title=Supha Xayprasith-Mays announces run for Arkansas governor in 2022 |url=https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/politics/supha-xayprasith-mays-run-for-arkansas-governor-2022/91-1b6e7f6b-74e6-4709-bcf3-a72b03184f1b |access-date=March 29, 2021 |publisher=KFSM |date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Jay Martin (lawyer)|Jay Martin]], lawyer and former Majority Leader of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite news |title=A pro-life Democrat enters the governor's race |url=http://www.magnoliareporter.com/news_and_business/opinion/article_7159d1ca-9047-11ec-aa20-7323a4a0d166.html|access-date=February 18, 2022 |publisher=Magnolia Reporter |date=February 17, 2022}}</ref>


==== Declined ====
==== Declined ====
* Kelly Krout, candidate for [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] in 2020<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 8, 2021|title=Arkansas mother, foster care advocate announces run for lieutenant governor|url=https://www.kark.com/news/your-local-election-hq/arkansas-mother-foster-care-advocate-announces-run-for-lieutenant-governor/|access-date=September 9, 2021|website=KARK|language=en-US}}</ref> ''(running for lieutenant governor)''
* Kelly Krout, candidate for [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] in 2020<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 8, 2021|title=Arkansas mother, foster care advocate announces run for lieutenant governor|url=https://www.kark.com/news/your-local-election-hq/arkansas-mother-foster-care-advocate-announces-run-for-lieutenant-governor/|access-date=September 9, 2021|website=KARK|language=en-US}}</ref> ''(unsuccessfully ran for [[2022 Arkansas lieutenant gubernatorial election|lieutenant governor]])''
* [[Greg Leding]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] (2019–present), former state representative (2011–2019), and former [[Minority Leader|minority leader]] of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] (2012–2014)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=GregLeding |number=1353528317887049728 |title=This is some excellent company, Kim, and I appreciate it—but it won't be me. |date=January 24, 2021}}</ref> ''(running for re-election to the State Senate)''
* [[Greg Leding]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] (2019–present), former state representative (2011–2019), and former [[Minority Leader|minority leader]] of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] (2012–2014)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=GregLeding |number=1353528317887049728 |title=This is some excellent company, Kim, and I appreciate it—but it won't be me. |date=January 24, 2021}}</ref> ''(successfully ran for re-election to the [[2022 Arkansas Senate election|State Senate]])''
* [[Clarke Tucker]], state senator (2021–present), former state representative (2015–2019), and nominee for [[Arkansas's 2nd congressional district]] in [[2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas|2018]]<ref>{{cite tweet |user=ClarkeTucker |number=1353522776506847232 |title=Thank you Kim! It's not going to be me. But I do appreciate the support. |date=January 24, 2021}}</ref> ''(ran for re-election to the State Senate)''
* [[Clarke Tucker]], state senator (2021–present), former state representative (2015–2019), and nominee for [[Arkansas's 2nd congressional district]] in [[2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas|2018]]<ref>{{cite tweet |user=ClarkeTucker |number=1353522776506847232 |title=Thank you Kim! It's not going to be me. But I do appreciate the support. |date=January 24, 2021}}</ref> ''(successfully ran for re-election to the State Senate)''


=== Endorsements ===
=== Endorsements ===
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| title= Chris Jones
| list=
| list=
;Newspaper and other media
'''Newspaper and other media'''
*''[[Arkansas Democrat-Gazette]]'' ''(Democratic primary only)''<ref>{{cite web|title=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Endorses Chris Jones in Democratic Primary|url=https://swark.today/arkansas-democrat-gazette-endorses-chris-jones-in-democratic-primary/|website=SWARK Today|date=May 16, 2022|access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>
*''[[Arkansas Democrat-Gazette]]'' ''(Democratic primary only)''<ref>{{cite web|title=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Endorses Chris Jones in Democratic Primary|url=https://swark.today/arkansas-democrat-gazette-endorses-chris-jones-in-democratic-primary/|website=SWARK Today|date=May 16, 2022|access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>
;Organizations
'''Organizations'''
*[[314 Action]]<ref name="auto7">{{Cite web|date=November 11, 2021|title=314 Action Fund Endorses Nuclear Engineer Chris Jones in AR-GOV Race|url=https://314action.org/2021/11/11/314-action-fund-endorses-nuclear-engineer-chris-jones-in-ar-gov-race/|website=[[314 Action]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[314 Action]]<ref name="auto7">{{Cite web|date=November 11, 2021|title=314 Action Fund Endorses Nuclear Engineer Chris Jones in AR-GOV Race|url=https://314action.org/2021/11/11/314-action-fund-endorses-nuclear-engineer-chris-jones-in-ar-gov-race/|website=[[314 Action]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Collective PAC]]<ref name="auto103">{{cite web|title=Collective PAC Endorses Chris Jones for Governor|url=https://www.armoneyandpolitics.com/collective-pac-endorses-chris-jones-for-governor/|website=AR Money & Politics|date=June 29, 2021}}</ref>
*Collective PAC<ref name="auto103">{{cite web|title=Collective PAC Endorses Chris Jones for Governor|url=https://www.armoneyandpolitics.com/collective-pac-endorses-chris-jones-for-governor/|website=AR Money & Politics|date=June 29, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Democracy for America]]<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=Democracy for America Endorses Dr. Chris Jones for Governor of Arkansas|url=https://swark.today/democracy-for-america-endorses-dr-chris-jones-for-governor-of-arkansas/|website=SWARK Today|date=May 13, 2022|access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Democracy for America]]<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=Democracy for America Endorses Dr. Chris Jones for Governor of Arkansas|url=https://swark.today/democracy-for-america-endorses-dr-chris-jones-for-governor-of-arkansas/|website=SWARK Today|date=May 13, 2022|access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title = Jay Martin
| list =
;Organizations
*[[Democrats for Life of America]]<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1519759988960337920|user=demsforlife|title=Meet our six endorsed pro-life Democrats! @Christhecitizen @JoyceGriggs2022 @tobias_lagrone @JayMartinforAR…|date=April 28, 2022}}</ref>
}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
{{Endorsements box
| title = Supha Xayprasith-Mays
| title = Supha Xayprasith-Mays
| list =
| list =
;Governors
'''Governors'''
*[[Jim Guy Tucker]], former [[governor of Arkansas]] (1992–1996)<ref name="Mays1">{{cite web |last1=Wickline |first1=Michael |title=In governor's race, business exec says inclusion a priority|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2021/mar/27/in-governors-race-business-exec-says/ |website=Northwest Arkansas Democratic-Gazette |date=March 27, 2021 |access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Jim Guy Tucker]], former [[governor of Arkansas]] (1992–1996)<ref name="Mays1">{{cite web |last1=Wickline |first1=Michael |title=In governor's race, business exec says inclusion a priority|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2021/mar/27/in-governors-race-business-exec-says/ |website=Northwest Arkansas Democratic-Gazette |date=March 27, 2021 |access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref>


;Statewide officials
'''Statewide officials'''
*Richard L. Mays, former associate justice of the [[Arkansas Supreme Court]] (1979–1980) ''(candidate's husband)''<ref name="Mays1" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Richard Leon Mays (1943–)|url=https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/richard-leon-mays-8967/ |website=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Richard Mays]], former associate justice of the [[Arkansas Supreme Court]] (1979–1980) ''(candidate's husband)''<ref name="Mays1" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Richard Leon Mays (1943–)|url=https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/richard-leon-mays-8967/ |website=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref>
}}
}}


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! Undecided
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://talkbusiness.net/2022/05/sanders-has-firm-lead-in-gop-gubernatorial-primary-jones-on-track-to-win-democratic-bid-without-runoff/ Hendrix College]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Hendrix College]]<ref name="Hendrix College"/>
|May 2, 2022
|May 2, 2022
|597 (LV)
|597 (LV)
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===Results===
===Results===
[[File:2022 Arkansas gubernatorial Democratic primary election results map by county.svg|thumb|Results by county:
[[File:2022 Arkansas gubernatorial Democratic primary election results map by county.svg|thumb|200px|Results by county:
{{collapsible list
{{collapsible list
| title = {{legend|#7996e2|Jones}}|{{legend|#dfeeff|20–30%}}|{{legend|#bdd3ff|30–40%}}|{{legend|#a5b0ff|40–50%}}|{{legend|#7996e2|50–60%}}|{{legend|#6674de|60–70%}}|{{legend|#584cde|70–80%}}|{{legend|#3933e5|80–90%}}
| title = {{legend|#7996e2|Jones}}
|{{legend|#dfeeff|20-30%}}
|{{legend|#bdd3ff|30-40%}}
|{{legend|#a5b0ff|40-50%}}
|{{legend|#7996e2|50–60%}}
|{{legend|#6674de|60–70%}}
|{{legend|#584cde|70–80%}}
|{{legend|#3933e5|80-90%}}
}}]]
}}]]


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| title = Democratic primary results<ref name="Election Night Reporting"/>}}
| title = Democratic primary results<ref name="Election Night Reporting"/>}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Chris Jones
| candidate = [[Christopher M. Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 66,540
| votes = 66,540
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=== Candidates ===
=== Candidates ===
==== Nominee ====
==== Nominee ====
*Ricky Harrington, Christian missionary, [[prison chaplain]], and nominee for [[U.S. Senator]] in [[2020 United States Senate election in Arkansas|2020]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hale |first1=Tyler |title=Harrington Declares Intent to Seek Arkansas Governor's Office in 2022 |url=https://armoneyandpolitics.com/harrington-declares-intent-to-seek-arkansas-governors-office-in-2022/ |website=Arkansas Money and Politics |access-date=April 24, 2021 |date=April 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.rickyharrington.com/ |website=Ricky Harrington for Governor |access-date=March 31, 2022 |quote=Ricky resides in Pine Bluff.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Brawner |first1=Steve |title=Libertarians nominate more than 50, including Harrington for governor |url=https://talkbusiness.net/2022/02/libertarians-nominate-more-than-50-including-harrington-for-governor/ |website=Talk Business and Politics |access-date=February 28, 2022 |date=February 21, 2022}}</ref>
*Ricky Harrington, Christian missionary, [[prison chaplain]], and nominee for [[U.S. senator]] in [[2020 United States Senate election in Arkansas|2020]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hale |first1=Tyler |title=Harrington Declares Intent to Seek Arkansas Governor's Office in 2022 |url=https://armoneyandpolitics.com/harrington-declares-intent-to-seek-arkansas-governors-office-in-2022/ |website=Arkansas Money and Politics |access-date=April 24, 2021 |date=April 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.rickyharrington.com/ |website=Ricky Harrington for Governor |access-date=March 31, 2022 |quote=Ricky resides in Pine Bluff.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Brawner |first1=Steve |title=Libertarians nominate more than 50, including Harrington for governor |url=https://talkbusiness.net/2022/02/libertarians-nominate-more-than-50-including-harrington-for-governor/ |website=Talk Business and Politics |access-date=February 28, 2022 |date=February 21, 2022}}</ref>


== Independents ==
== Independents ==
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==== Declared ====
==== Declared ====
*Dan Nelson, activist<ref name=AR2022>{{cite news |title=Candidate Information |url=https://www.ark.org/arelections/index.php |publisher=Arkansas Secretary of State |access-date=February 22, 2022}}</ref>
*Dan Nelson, activist<ref name=AR2022>{{cite news |title=Candidate Information |url=https://www.ark.org/arelections/index.php |publisher=Arkansas Secretary of State |access-date=February 22, 2022}}</ref>
*Michael Woodard<ref name=AR2022/>
*Elvis Presley, perennial candidate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/elvis-presley-listed-among-arkansas-gubernatorial-candidates|title=Elvis Presley listed among Arkansas gubernatorial candidates|website=Washington Examiner|date=February 26, 2022}}</ref>
*Elvis Presley, perennial candidate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/elvis-presley-listed-among-arkansas-gubernatorial-candidates|title=Elvis Presley listed among Arkansas gubernatorial candidates|website=Washington Examiner|date=February 26, 2022}}</ref>
*Michael Woodard<ref name=AR2022/>


== General election ==
== General election ==
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| March 4, 2022
|-
|-
| align=left |[[Inside Elections]]<ref name="Inside Elections">{{Cite web |access-date=February 19, 2021 |title=Gubernatorial Ratings |url=https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor |publisher=[[Inside Elections]]}}</ref>
| align=left |[[Inside Elections]]<ref name="Inside Elections">{{Cite news |access-date=February 19, 2021 |title=Gubernatorial Ratings |url=https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor |publisher=[[Inside Elections]]}}</ref>
| {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}
| {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}}
| March 4, 2022
| March 4, 2022
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| title = Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)
| title = Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)
| list =
| list =
;U.S. Executive Branch officials
'''U.S. Executive Branch officials'''
*[[Donald Trump]], [[List of Presidents of the United States|45th]] [[President of the United States]] (2017–2021)<ref name="auto3">{{cite web
*[[William Barr]], former [[Attorney General of the United States|attorney general of the United States]] (1991–1993, 2019–2020)
*[[Mike Pence]], [[List of Vice Presidents of the United States|48th]] [[Vice President of the United States|vice president of the United States]] (2017–2021)<ref name="auto9"/>
|author=Jacob Jarvis|website=Newsweek|date=January 26, 2021|title=Donald Trump Endorses 'Warrior' Sarah Sanders for Arkansas Governor|url=https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-endorses-sarah-sanders-arkansas-governor-1564401}}</ref>
*[[Mike Pompeo]], former [[United States Secretary of State|secretary of state]] (2018–2021)<ref name="auto2"/>
*[[Mike Pence]], [[List of Vice Presidents of the United States|48th]] [[Vice President of the United States]] (2017–2021)<ref name="auto9">{{cite web|title=Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas governor|author=Julia Manchester|website=The Hill|date=March 15, 2021|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/543279-pence-endorses-sarah-huckabee-sanders-for-arkansas-governor}}</ref>
*[[William Barr]], former [[Attorney General of the United States]] (1991–1993, 2019–2020)<ref name="William Barr"/>
*[[Matt Schlapp]], [[White House Political Director|White House Director of Political Affairs]] (2003–2005)<ref name="CPAC"/>
*[[Donald Trump]], [[List of Presidents of the United States|45th]] [[president of the United States]] (2017–2021)<ref name="auto3"/>
*[[Alyssa Farah]], former [[White House Director of Strategic Communications]] (2020) and Press Secretary of the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]] (2019–2020); former [[Office of the Vice President of the United States|Press Secretary to the Vice President]] (2017–2019)<ref>{{cite tweet|title=here for this. @SarahHuckabee is one of the kindest & most caring people. She's also a force, who loves her country & the state of Arkansas. |user=Alyssafarah|number=1353711122969452545 |website=Twitter |access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref>

*[[Stephen Miller (political advisor)|Stephen Miller]], former [[Senior Advisor to the President|Senior Advisor]] to President Donald Trump (2017–2021)<ref>{{cite tweet |title=I had the incredible privilege of getting to work alongside @SarahHuckabee. Sarah is a leader of profound faith, powerful conviction, and true compassion. She will always fight for what is right — and she will make an extraordinary governor for the people of Arkansas. |user=StephenM|number=1353761954989531136 |website=Twitter |access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref>
'''U.S. senators'''
*[[Sonny Perdue]], former [[United States Secretary of Agriculture]] (2017–2021) and [[Governor of Georgia]] (2003–2011)<ref>{{cite tweet |title=My friend @SarahHuckabee was a champion of truth to the American people in the White House. Her life has prepared her for this moment, and I look forward to welcoming her to the club of Governors |website=Twitter |user=SonnyPerdue |number=1354478715128967171}}</ref>
* [[John Boozman]], [[United States Senate|Senator]] from Arkansas (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>
*[[Mike Pompeo]], former [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]] (2018–2021)<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2021/03/26/wont-you-come-home-sarah-sanders-she-raises-money-with-mike-pompeo-in-texas-while-leslie-rutledge-hangs-out-in-arkansas-with-tracy-lawrence|title=Won't you come home, Sarah Sanders? She raises money with Mike Pompeo in Texas while Leslie Rutledge hangs out in Arkansas with Tracy Lawrence|first=Max|last=Brantley|date=March 26, 2021|website=Arkansas Times|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Dan Scavino]], former [[White House Deputy Chief of Staff]] for Communications (2019–2021) and Director of Social Media (2017–2021)<ref name="Scavino"/>
*[[Matt Schlapp]], [[White House Political Director|White House Director of Political Affairs]] (2003–2005)<ref name="CPAC">{{Cite web|url=https://www.conservative.org/2021/10/04/cpac-endorses-sarah-huckabee-sanders/|title=CPAC Endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders|first=Regina|last=Bratton|date=October 4, 2021|website=American Conservative Union|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Mercedes Schlapp]], former White House Director of Strategic Communications (2017–2019)<ref>{{cite tweet |title=I have known @SarahHuckabee for years and worked closely with her. She is a strong, wise, and talented leader who will put the people of Arkansas first. |website=Twitter |user=mercedesschlapp|number=1353699783806955520}}</ref>
;U.S. Senators
* [[John Boozman]], [[United States Senate|Senator]] from Arkansas (2011–present)<ref name="fox">{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sarah-sanders-arkansas-governor-election-endorsements|title=Sarah Sanders snaps up Arkansas endorsements from governor, congressional delegation|first=Brie|last=Stimson|date=November 13, 2021|website=Fox News|access-date=November 13, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Tom Cotton]], [[United States Senate|Senator]] from Arkansas (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Tom Cotton]], [[United States Senate|Senator]] from Arkansas (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>

;U.S. Representatives
'''U.S. representatives'''
*[[Matt Gaetz]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[Florida's 1st congressional district]] (2017–present)<ref name="Gaetz"/>
*[[Elise Stefanik]], U.S. Representative for [[New York's 21st congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="Stefanik"/>
* [[Rick Crawford (politician)|Rick Crawford]], U.S. representative from [[Arkansas's 1st congressional district]] (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Rick Crawford (politician)|Rick Crawford]], U.S. Representative from [[Arkansas's 1st congressional district]] (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[French Hill (politician)|French Hill]], U.S. representative from [[Arkansas's 2nd congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[French Hill (politician)|French Hill]], U.S. Representative from [[Arkansas's 2nd congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Bruce Westerman]], U.S. representative from [[Arkansas's 4th congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Steve Womack]], U.S. Representative from [[Arkansas's 3rd congressional district]] (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Steve Womack]], U.S. representative from [[Arkansas's 3rd congressional district]] (2011–present)<ref name="fox"/>

* [[Bruce Westerman]], U.S. Representative from [[Arkansas's 4th congressional district]] (2015–present)<ref name="fox"/>
;U.S. Governors
'''U.S. Governors'''
* [[Mike Huckabee]], former [[Governor of Arkansas]] (1996–2007) and candidate for [[President of the United States]] in [[Mike Huckabee 2008 presidential campaign|2008]] and [[Mike Huckabee 2016 presidential campaign|2016]] ''(candidate's father)''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kark.com/news/state-news/sarah-huckabee-sanders-announces-her-candidacy-for-arkansas-governor/|title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders officially announces her candidacy for Arkansas Governor |first=Chris|last=Counts|date=January 25, 2021|website=KARK|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Mike Huckabee]], former [[governor of Arkansas]] (1996–2007) and candidate for [[President of the United States]] in [[Mike Huckabee 2008 presidential campaign|2008]] and [[Mike Huckabee 2016 presidential campaign|2016]] ''(candidate's father)''<ref name="auto"/>
* [[Asa Hutchinson]], [[Governor of Arkansas]] (2015–2023)<ref name="fox"/>
* [[Asa Hutchinson]], [[Governor of Arkansas]] (2015–2023)<ref name="fox"/>

;State officials
'''State officials'''
* [[Bob Ballinger]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 5 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bob Ballinger]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 5 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Sonia Eubanks Barker]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 7 (2016–present)<ref name="101legislators">{{cite news |last1=Gladden |first1=Drew |title=101 Arkansas Legislators Endorse Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Governor |url=https://swark.today/101-arkansas-legislators-endorse-sarah-huckabee-sanders-for-governor/ |access-date=January 9, 2021 |work=Arkansas Times |date=November 18, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Howard Beaty]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 9 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Sonia Eubanks Barker]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 7 (2016–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mary Bentley (politician)|Mary Bentley]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 73 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Howard Beaty]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 9 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Cecile Bledsoe, [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 3 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mary Bentley (politician)|Mary Bentley]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 73 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ken Bragg]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 15 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Cecile Bledsoe, [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 3 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Karilyn Brown, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 41 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ken Bragg]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 15 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ron Caldwell]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 23 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Karilyn Brown, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 41 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Alan Clark (Arkansas politician)|Alan Clark]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 13 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ron Caldwell]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 23 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Cameron Cooper]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 44 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Alan Clark (Arkansas politician)|Alan Clark]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 13 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bruce Cozart]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 24 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Cameron Cooper]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 44 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Carol Dalby]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 1 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bruce Cozart]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 24 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Breanne Davis]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 29 (2018–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Carol Dalby]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 1 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jonathan Dismang]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 28 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Breanne Davis]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 29 (2018–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Marsh Davis]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 61 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Marsh Davis]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 61 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Les Eaves]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 46 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jonathan Dismang]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 28 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jane English (politician)|Jane English]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 34 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Les Eaves]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 46 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[John Eubanks]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 74 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jane English (politician)|Jane English]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 34 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Charlene Fite]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 80 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[John Eubanks]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 74 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Lanny Fite]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 23 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Charlene Fite]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 80 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Scott Flippo]], Majority Leader of the [[Arkansas Senate]] (2021–present) and [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 17 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Lanny Fite]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 23 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Tony Furman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 28 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Scott Flippo]], Majority Leader of the [[Arkansas Senate]] (2021–present) and [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 17 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Trent Garner]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 27 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Tony Furman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 28 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jimmy Gazaway]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 57 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Trent Garner]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 27 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Justin Gonzales]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 19 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jimmy Gazaway]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 57 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Michelle Gray]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 62 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Justin Gonzales]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 19 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Michelle Gray]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 62 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Tim Griffin]], [[Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas]] (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Tim Griffin]], [[Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas]] (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Delia Haak]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 91 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Delia Haak]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 91 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Kim Hammer]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 33 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Kim Hammer]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 33 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Spencer Hawks]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 70 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Spencer Hawks]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 70 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bart Hester]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 1 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bart Hester]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 1 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jimmy Hickey Jr.]], President pro tempore of the [[Arkansas Senate]] (2021–present) and [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 11 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jimmy Hickey Jr.]], President pro tempore of the [[Arkansas Senate]] (2021–present) and [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 11 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ricky Hill (politician)|Ricky Hill]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 29 (2018–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Ricky Hill (politician)|Ricky Hill]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 29 (2018–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[David Hillman (politician)|David Hillman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 13 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[David Hillman (politician)|David Hillman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 13 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mike Holcomb (politician)|Mike Holcomb]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 10 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mike Holcomb (politician)|Mike Holcomb]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 10 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Missy Irvin]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 18 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Missy Irvin]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 18 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Lane Jean]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 2 (2013–present) and District 4 (2011–2012)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Lane Jean]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 2 (2013–present) and District 4 (2011–2012)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Joe Jett]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 56 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Joe Jett]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 56 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Vernon Jones]], [[Georgia House of Representatives|State Representative]] for District 91 (2017–2021) and District 71 (1993–2001) <ref name="auto10">{{cite news |last1=Brantley |first1=Max |title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Running for governor everywhere but Arkansas |url=https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2021/03/15/sarah-huckabee-sanders-running-for-governor-everywhere-but-arkansas |access-date=March 17, 2021 |work=Arkansas Times |date=March 16, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Vernon Jones]], [[Georgia House of Representatives|state representative]] for District 91 (2017–2021) and District 71 (1993–2001) <ref name="auto10"/>
* [[Jack Ladyman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 59 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jack Ladyman]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 59 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mark Lowery]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 39 (2013–present)<ref name="auto6">{{cite news |last1=Brawner |first1=Steve |title=Republicans fall in line behind Sarah {{!}} Steve Brawner |url=https://www.swtimes.com/story/opinion/2021/11/24/steve-brawner-republicans-fall-line-behind-sarah/8735764002/ |access-date=January 10, 2021 |work=Times Record |date=November 24, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Mark Lowery]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 39 (2013–present)<ref name="auto6"/>
* [[Robin Lundstrum]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 87 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Robin Lundstrum]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 87 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Roger Lynch (politician)|Roger Lynch]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 14 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Roger Lynch (politician)|Roger Lynch]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 14 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Julie Mayberry, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 27 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Julie Mayberry, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 27 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Austin McCollum]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 95 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Austin McCollum]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 95 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mark McElroy (Arkansas politician)|Mark McElroy]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 11 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mark McElroy (Arkansas politician)|Mark McElroy]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 11 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Aaron Pilkington]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 69 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Aaron Pilkington]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 69 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mathew Pitsch]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 8 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Mathew Pitsch]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 8 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jason Rapert]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 35 (2013–present) and District 18 (2011–2013)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jason Rapert]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 35 (2013–present) and District 18 (2011–2013)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Terry Rice]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 9 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Terry Rice]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 9 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Marcus Richmond, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 21 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Marcus Richmond, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 21 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Matthew Shepherd]], Speaker of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] (2018–present) and [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 6 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bill Sample]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 14 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Matthew Shepherd]], Speaker of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] (2018–present) and [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 6 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Bill Sample]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 14 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Nelda Speaks, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 100 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* Nelda Speaks, [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 100 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Gary Stubblefield]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 6 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Gary Stubblefield]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 6 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[James Sturch]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 19 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[James Sturch]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 19 (2019–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Dan Sullivan (Arkansas politician)|Dan Sullivan]], [[Arkansas Senate|state senator]] from District 21 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Dan Sullivan (Arkansas politician)|Dan Sullivan]], [[Arkansas Senate|State Senator]] from District 21 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[David Tollett]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 12 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[David Tollett]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 12 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Dwight Tosh]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 52 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Dwight Tosh]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 52 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Kendon Underwood]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 90 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Kendon Underwood]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 90 (2021–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[DeAnn Vaught]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 4 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[DeAnn Vaught]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 4 (2015–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jeff Wardlaw]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 8 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Jeff Wardlaw]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 8 (2011–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Danny Watson]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 3 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Danny Watson]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 3 (2017–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Richard Womack]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|state representative]] from District 18 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>
* [[Richard Womack]], [[Arkansas House of Representatives|State Representative]] from District 18 (2013–present)<ref name="101legislators"/>


;Individuals
'''Individuals'''
*[[John Daly (golfer)|John Daly]], professional golfer on the PGA Tour<ref name="Daly"/>
*[[Kimberly Guilfoyle]], television personality and senior advisor to [[Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign]]<ref>{{cite tweet |title=Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Governor https://youtu.be/opbMn-n76AQ via @YouTube Amen with you all the way, let's go @SarahHuckabee! |user=kimguilfoyle|number=1353706790551248896}}</ref>
* [[Sean Hannity]], syndicated conservative talk-show host and [[Fox News]] personality<ref>{{cite tweet |title=Thank you to my friend @SeanHannity for your support!|website=Twitter |user=SarahHuckabee |number=1354474872232144900}}</ref>
*[[Katrina Pierson]], former national spokesperson for [[Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign|Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign]] and senior advisor to Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign<ref>{{cite tweet |title=Congratulations to my dear friend and sister in Christ, @SarahHuckabee . I'm so happy and excited for next journey. You will be a phenomenal Governor for the people's Republic of Arkansas! |user=KatrinaPierson|number=1353729465331933186 |website=Twitter |access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Kid Rock]], musician<ref name="auto8" />
*[[Kid Rock]], musician<ref name="auto8" />
*[[Donald Trump Jr.]], businessman and son of former President [[Donald Trump]]<ref name="auto5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/25/sarah-sanders-former-trump-press-secretary-to-run-for-arkansas-governor-reports|title=Sarah Sanders, former Trump press secretary, runs for Arkansas governor
*[[Donald Trump Jr.]], businessman and son of former president [[Donald Trump]]<ref name="auto5"/>
|author=Guardian Staff|date=January 25, 2021|website=The Guardian|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>


;Organizations
'''Organizations'''
*[[American Conservative Union]]<ref name="CPAC"/>
*[[American Conservative Union]]<ref name="CPAC"/>
*[[Maggie's List]]<ref name="auto4"/>
*[[Maggie's List]]<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web|title=2022 Candidates|url=http://maggieslist.org/candidates/2022-candidates|access-date=January 2, 2021|website=www.maggieslist.org|language=en-US}}</ref>
|columns=yes
|columns=yes
}}
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| title= Chris Jones (D)
| title= Chris Jones (D)
| list=<!--
| list=<!--
;State legislators
'''State legislators'''
*[[Keith Ingram]], Minority Leader of the Arkansas Senate from the 24th district (2013–present)<ref name="Chris Jones">{{cite web|url=https://chrisforgovernor.com/endorsements|title=Endorsements - Chris Jones for Governor|website=chrisjonesforgovernor.com|access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Keith Ingram]], Minority Leader of the Arkansas Senate from the 24th district (2013–present)<ref name="Chris Jones">{{cite web|url=https://chrisforgovernor.com/endorsements|title=Endorsements - Chris Jones for Governor|website=chrisjonesforgovernor.com|access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Greg Leding]], State Senator from the 4th district (2019–present) and former Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2011–2015)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Greg Leding]], state senator from the 4th district (2019–present) and former Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2011–2015)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Clarke Tucker]], State Senator from the 32nd district (2021–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Clarke Tucker]], state senator from the 32nd district (2021–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Linda Chesterfield]], State Senator from the 30th district (2013–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Linda Chesterfield]], state senator from the 30th district (2013–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Tippi McCullough]], Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 33rd district (2019–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Tippi McCullough]], Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 33rd district (2019–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Fredrick Love]], State Representative from the 29th district and former Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2019–2021)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Fredrick Love]], state representative from the 29th district and former Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2019–2021)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[David Whitaker (politician)|David Whitaker]], State Representative from the 85th district (2013–present) and former Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2017–2019)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[David Whitaker (politician)|David Whitaker]], state representative from the 85th district (2013–present) and former Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2017–2019)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Reginald Murdock]], State Representative from the 48th district (2013–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Reginald Murdock]], state representative from the 48th district (2013–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Denise Garner]], State Representative from the 84th district (2019–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Denise Garner]], state representative from the 84th district (2019–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Jamie Aleshia Scott]], State Representative from the 37th district (2019–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Jamie Aleshia Scott]], state representative from the 37th district (2019–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Jay Richardson (politician)|Jay Richardson]], State Representative from the 78th district<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Jay Richardson (politician)|Jay Richardson]], state representative from the 78th district<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Joy Springer]], State Representative from the 34th district (2020–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Joy Springer]], state representative from the 34th district (2020–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Vivian Flowers]], State Representative from the 17th district (2015–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Vivian Flowers]], state representative from the 17th district (2015–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Ashley Hudson]], State Representative from the 32nd district (2021–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*[[Ashley Hudson]], state representative from the 32nd district (2021–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*Denise Ennett, State Representative from the 36th district (2019–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*Denise Ennett, state representative from the 36th district (2019–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
;Local officials
'''Local officials'''
*Veronica Smith-Creer, Mayor of [[El Dorado, Arkansas|El Dorado]] (2021–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*Veronica Smith-Creer, Mayor of [[El Dorado, Arkansas|El Dorado]] (2021–present)<ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*Terri Hollingsworth, Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk <ref name="Chris Jones"/>
*Terri Hollingsworth, Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk <ref name="Chris Jones"/>
;Individuals
'''Individuals'''
*[[Dona Bailey]], [[video game programmer]]<ref name="Chris Jones"/>-->
*[[Dona Bailey]], [[video game programmer]]<ref name="Chris Jones"/>-->
;Labor Unions
'''Labor unions'''
*[[Communications Workers of America]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arkansas Endorsed Candidates 2022 {{!}} CWA District 6 |url=https://cwad6.org/arkansas-endorsed-candidates-2022 |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=cwad6.org |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Communications Workers of America]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arkansas Endorsed Candidates 2022 {{!}} CWA District 6 |url=https://cwad6.org/arkansas-endorsed-candidates-2022 |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=cwad6.org |language=en}}</ref>
;Organizations
'''Organizations'''
*[[314 Action]]<ref name="auto7"/>
*[[314 Action]]<ref name="auto7"/>
*[[Democracy for America]]<ref name="auto1"/><!--
*[[Democracy for America]]<ref name="auto1"/><!--
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===Polling===
===Polling===
;Aggregate polls
'''Aggregate polls'''<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;line-height:17px"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;line-height:17px"
!Source of poll<br>aggregation
!Source of poll<br />aggregation
!Dates<br>administered
!Dates<br />administered
!Dates<br>updated
!Dates<br />updated
! style="width:100px;"| Sarah<br />Huckabee<br />Sanders (R)
! style="width:100px;"| Sarah<br />Huckabee<br />Sanders (R)
! style="width:100px;"| Chris<br />Jones (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Chris<br />Jones (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Undecided<br>{{efn|Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.}}
! style="width:100px;"| Undecided<br />{{efn|Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.}}
!Margin
!Margin
|-
|-
|[https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/governor/2022/arkansas/ FiveThirtyEight]
|[[FiveThirtyEight]]<ref>[https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/governor/2022/arkansas/ FiveThirtyEight]</ref>
|August 31 – October 31, 2022
|August 31 – October 31, 2022
|November 3, 2022
|November 3, 2022
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|}
|}


;Graphical summary
'''Graphical summary'''<br />
{{Graph:Chart
{{Graph:Chart
| width=700
| width=700
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! Undecided
! Undecided
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | [https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/political-science/partners/arkansas-poll.php University of Arkansas]
| style="text-align:left;" |[[University of Arkansas]]<ref>[https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/political-science/partners/arkansas-poll.php University of Arkansas]</ref>
|October 13–31, 2022
|October 13–31, 2022
|557 (LV)
|557 (LV)
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|9%
|9%
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | [https://talkbusiness.net/2022/10/poll-boozman-griffin-see-leads-grow-sanders-lead-unchanged/ Hendrix College]
| style="text-align:left;" |[[Hendrix College]]<ref>[https://talkbusiness.net/2022/10/poll-boozman-griffin-see-leads-grow-sanders-lead-unchanged/ Hendrix College]</ref>
|October 17–18, 2022
|October 17–18, 2022
|835 (LV)
|835 (LV)
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|5%
|5%
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;" |[https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/arkansas/ Remington Research Group (R)]
| style="text-align:left;" |[[Remington Research Group|Remington Research Group (R)]]<ref>[https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/arkansas/ Remington Research Group (R)]</ref>
|September 14–15, 2022
|September 14–15, 2022
|1,418 (LV)
|1,418 (LV)
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|4%
|4%
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;" |[https://talkbusiness.net/2022/09/poll-boozman-sanders-griffin-hold-double-digit-leads-over-opponents/ Hendrix College]
| style="text-align:left;" |[[Hendrix College]]<ref>[https://talkbusiness.net/2022/09/poll-boozman-sanders-griffin-hold-double-digit-leads-over-opponents/ Hendrix College]</ref>
|September 12, 2022
|September 12, 2022
|835 (LV)
|835 (LV)
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|7%
|7%
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://netchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NetChoice-August-2022-Polling-Echelon-Insights.pdf Echelon Insights]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Echelon Insights]]<ref>[https://netchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NetChoice-August-2022-Polling-Echelon-Insights.pdf Echelon Insights]</ref>
|August 31 – September 7, 2022
|August 31 – September 7, 2022
|382 (RV)
|382 (RV)
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|6%
|6%
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://archive.today/20220302174227/https://twitter.com/TitusBond/status/1499051964126179333 Remington Research Group (R)]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Remington Research Group|Remington Research Group (R)]]<ref>[https://archive.today/20220302174227/https://twitter.com/TitusBond/status/1499051964126179333 Remington Research Group (R)]</ref>
|February 26–27, 2022
|February 26–27, 2022
|827 (LV)
|827 (LV)
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{{hidden begin|titlestyle=background:#cff|title=Hypothetical polling|contentstyle=border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:white;}}
{{hidden begin|titlestyle=background:#cff|title=Hypothetical polling|contentstyle=border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:white;}}
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;Sarah Huckabee Sanders vs. generic Democrat
'''Sarah Huckabee Sanders vs. generic Democrat'''<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;"
|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
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! Undecided
! Undecided
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://talkbusiness.net/2022/02/poll-sarah-huckabee-sanders-leads-generic-democrat-by-10-points-in-arkansas-governors-race/ Hendrix College]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Hendrix College]]<ref>[https://talkbusiness.net/2022/02/poll-sarah-huckabee-sanders-leads-generic-democrat-by-10-points-in-arkansas-governors-race/ Hendrix College]</ref>
|February 7–8, 2022
|February 7–8, 2022
|961 (LV)
|961 (LV)
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|15%
|15%
|}
|}
;Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat
'''Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat'''<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;"
|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
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! Undecided
! Undecided
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"|[https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/political-science/resources/2021_ArkPoll_summary_report.pdf University of Arkansas]
|style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"|[[University of Arkansas]]<ref>[https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/political-science/resources/2021_ArkPoll_summary_report.pdf University of Arkansas]</ref>
|rowspan="2"|October 12–24, 2021
|rowspan="2"|October 12–24, 2021
|800 (A)
|800 (A)
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| style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[Arkansas PBS]]
| style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[Arkansas PBS]]
| style="white-space:nowrap;" |
| style="white-space:nowrap;" |
| style="white-space:nowrap;" | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EGSZFERFso Link]
| style="white-space:nowrap;" |<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EGSZFERFso Link]</ref>
| {{Yes|'''P'''}}
| {{Yes|'''P'''}}
| {{Yes|'''P'''}}
| {{Yes|'''P'''}}
| {{Yes|'''P'''}}
| {{Yes|'''P'''}}
|}
|}




=== Results ===
=== Results ===
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==== Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican ====

* [[Crittenden County, Arkansas|Crittenden]] (largest city: [[West Memphis, Arkansas|West Memphis]])

==== Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic ====

* [[Washington County, Arkansas|Washington]] (largest city: [[Fayetteville, Arkansas|Fayetteville]])

====By congressional district====
Huckabee Sanders won all 4 congressional districts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MklvCmPm7bXp3Ey6Ec-fZpdr5UeqTs8ee7lYAg4zMYo/edit?gid=0#gid=0|title=2022 AR GOV and SEN by CD|website=Google Docs|accessdate=August 21, 2024}}</ref>
{|class=wikitable
! District
! Huckabee Sanders
! Jones
! Representative
|- align=center
! {{party shading/Republican}}|{{ushr|Arkansas|1|1st}}
| '''70.1%'''
| 27.9%
| {{party shading/Republican}}|[[Rick Crawford (politician)|Rick Crawford]]
|- align=center
! {{party shading/Republican}}|{{ushr|Arkansas|2|2nd}}
| '''55.5%'''
| 42.8%
| {{party shading/Republican}}|[[French Hill (politician)|French Hill]]
|- align=center
! {{party shading/Republican}}|{{ushr|Arkansas|3|3rd}}
| '''59.6%'''
| 38.3%
| {{party shading/Republican}}|[[Steve Womack]]
|- align=center
! {{party shading/Republican}}|{{ushr|Arkansas|4|4th}}
| '''67.9%'''
| 30.5%
| {{party shading/Republican}}|[[Bruce Westerman]]
|}

== See also ==
* [[2022 Arkansas elections]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
;Official campaign websites
'''Official campaign websites'''
* [https://www.votebillgates.com/ William E. Gates (I) for Governor]
* [https://www.votebillgates.com/ William E. Gates (I) for Governor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927085042/https://www.votebillgates.com/ |date=September 27, 2021 }}
* [https://www.rickyharrington.com/ Ricky Harrington (L) for Governor]
* [https://www.rickyharrington.com/ Ricky Harrington (L) for Governor]
* [https://chrisforgovernor.com/ Chris Jones (D) for Governor]
* [https://chrisforgovernor.com/ Chris Jones (D) for Governor]
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Latest revision as of 22:19, 1 October 2024

For related races, see 2022 United States gubernatorial elections.

2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
Turnout50.81% Decrease
 
Nominee Sarah Huckabee Sanders Chris Jones
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 571,105 319,242
Percentage 62.96% 35.20%
Sanders:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Jones:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
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The 2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the next governor of Arkansas. Incumbent Republican governor Asa Hutchinson was term-limited and could not seek a third term. Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders, daughter of former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, defeated Democrat Chris Jones to become the first woman ever elected to the office, and was sworn in on January 10, 2023.

Primary elections in Arkansas were held on May 24. Runoff elections for instances where no candidate receives over 50% of the vote were scheduled for June 21. Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders won the Republican nomination, while Chris Jones won the Democratic nomination.[1]

Leading up to the Republican primary, Sanders received many endorsements from key Republican figures, including Donald Trump, Mike Pence, incumbent Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas' entire U.S. Congressional delegation, and the majority of Republicans in both state legislative chambers. Her primary victory was not remotely close, as she won every county in the state with at least 70% of the vote.

As Arkansas is a Republican stronghold, her primary victory virtually guaranteed she would win the general election, in which she defeated Jones by 28 points. Jones became the first Democrat to win Washington County since 2010, and Sanders became the first Republican to win majority-Black Crittenden County since her father in 1998, winning the county by one vote. This was the only 2022 election where Washington County voted for the Democratic nominee. This is the first time ever that the Republican Party won three straight gubernatorial elections in the state's history.

Sanders became the first female governor of Arkansas. With the election of Leslie Rutledge as lieutenant governor, Arkansas, along with Massachusetts, became the first two U.S. states to elect both a female governor and female lieutenant governor to serve at the same time.

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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  • Francis "Doc" Washburn, radio personality[3]

Withdrew

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Endorsements

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders

U.S. Executive Branch officials

U.S. senators

U.S. representatives

U.S. Governors

State officials

Individuals

Organizations

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Leslie
Rutledge 		Sarah
Huckabee Sanders 		Francis
Washburn 		Undecided
Hendrix College[18] May 2, 2022 802 (LV) ± 4.3% – 73% 17% 10%
Remington Research (R)[19] May 1–2, 2022 1,622 (LV) ± 2.2% – 80% 14% 6%
November 9, 2021 Rutledge withdraws from the race
Remington Research (R)[20] October 25–26, 2021 800 (LV) ± 3.5% 16% 73% – 11%
Hendrix College[21] May 26–31, 2021 535 (LV) ± 5.5% 35% 43% – 22%

Results

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Results by county:
  Sanders
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
  •   >90%
Republican primary results[22]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders 289,249 83.14%
Republican Francis "Doc" Washburn 58,638 16.86%
Total votes 347,887 100.0%

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Chris Jones

Newspaper and other media

Organizations

Supha Xayprasith-Mays

Governors

Statewide officials

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Anthony
Bland 		Chris
Jones 		Supha
Xayprasith-Mays 		Jay
Martin 		James
Russell 		Undecided
Hendrix College[18] May 2, 2022 597 (LV) ± 5.0% 3% 60% 2% 3% 2% 31%

Results

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Results by county:
  Jones
  •   20–30%
  •   30–40%
  •   40–50%
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
Democratic primary results[22]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chris Jones 66,540 70.43%
Democratic Anthony Bland 9,055 9.58%
Democratic Jay Martin 7,731 8.18%
Democratic James "Rus" Russell 6,421 6.80%
Democratic Supha Xayprasith-Mays 4,725 5.00%
Total votes 94,472 100.0%

Libertarian convention

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The Libertarian nominee, prison chaplain Ricky Harrington from Pine Bluff

Candidates

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Nominee

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Independents

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Candidates

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Declared

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  • William E. Gates, senior pastor at the church of Christian Jewish Freedom in Little Rock[40]

Write-ins

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Candidates

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Declared

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  • Dan Nelson, activist[41]
  • Elvis Presley, perennial candidate[42]
  • Michael Woodard[41]

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[43] Solid R March 4, 2022
Inside Elections[44] Solid R March 4, 2022
Sabato's Crystal Ball[45] Safe R January 26, 2022
Politico[46] Solid R April 1, 2022
RCP[47] Safe R January 10, 2022
Fox News[48] Solid R May 12, 2022
538[49] Solid R June 30, 2022
Elections Daily[50] Safe R November 7, 2022

Endorsements

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)

U.S. Executive Branch officials

U.S. senators

U.S. representatives

U.S. Governors

State officials

Individuals

Organizations

Chris Jones (D)

Labor unions

Organizations

Polling

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Aggregate polls

Source of poll
aggregation 		Dates
administered 		Dates
updated 		Sarah
Huckabee
Sanders (R) 		Chris
Jones (D) 		Undecided
[b] 		Margin
FiveThirtyEight[52] August 31 – October 31, 2022 November 3, 2022 54.4% 36.1% 9.5% Sanders +18.3

Graphical summary

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Sarah
Huckabee
Sanders (R) 		Chris
Jones (D) 		Ricky
Harrington (L) 		Undecided
University of Arkansas[53] October 13–31, 2022 557 (LV) – 53% 34% 4% 9%
Hendrix College[54] October 17–18, 2022 835 (LV) ± 3.8% 51% 41% 3% 5%
Remington Research Group (R)[55] September 14–15, 2022 1,418 (LV) ± 3.4% 59% 34% 3% 4%
Hendrix College[56] September 12, 2022 835 (LV) ± 3.8% 51% 40% 2% 7%
Echelon Insights[57] August 31 – September 7, 2022 382 (RV) ± 7.7% 62% 32% – 6%
Remington Research Group (R)[58] February 26–27, 2022 827 (LV) ± 3.4% 58% 28% 3% 10%
Hypothetical polling

Sarah Huckabee Sanders vs. generic Democrat

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Sarah
Huckabee
Sanders (R) 		Generic
Democrat 		Other Undecided
Hendrix College[59] February 7–8, 2022 961 (LV) ± 4.4% 44% 34% 8% 15%

Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Generic
Republican 		Generic
Democrat 		Undecided
University of Arkansas[60] October 12–24, 2021 800 (A) ± 3.5% 46% 21% 34%
555 (LV) ± 4.2% 50% 23% 27%

Debates

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2022 Arkansas gubernatorial debates
No. Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic Libertarian
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Non-invitee   I  Invitee  W  Withdrawn
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Chris Jones Ricky Harrington Jr
1 Oct, 2022 Arkansas PBS [61] P P P

Results

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2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election[62]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders 571,105 62.96% −2.37%
Democratic Chris Jones 319,242 35.20% +3.43%
Libertarian Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. 16,690 1.84% −1.06%
Total votes 907,037 100.0% N/A
Turnout 907,037 50.81%
Registered electors 1,799,136
Republican hold

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

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Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

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By congressional district

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Huckabee Sanders won all 4 congressional districts.[63]

District Huckabee Sanders Jones Representative
1st 70.1% 27.9% Rick Crawford
2nd 55.5% 42.8% French Hill
3rd 59.6% 38.3% Steve Womack
4th 67.9% 30.5% Bruce Westerman

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. ^ Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.

References

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