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Key Takeaways — Arkansas

Trump won Arkansas by +34 in 2024 (66.0% vs 32.0%) — Safe R, but was the birthplace of Bill Clinton, who carried it in 1992 and 1996 — the last Democrat to win the state
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) won in 2022 — Trump's former press secretary and daughter of former governor Mike Huckabee, now a prominent second-generation political figure
Tom Cotton's Senate seat is up in 2026 — Cotton is a Harvard-educated Army veteran and one of the most hawkish foreign policy voices in the Senate; his seat is Safe R
Arkansas was the state where Walmart was founded (Bentonville) — the world's largest retailer, making its trade/tariff policy interests uniquely important and politically sensitive in the state

Safe R — 6 Electoral Votes

Arkansas

Arkansas (AR) — 6 Electoral Votes · Capital: Little Rock · Governor: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)

2024 Presidential Election — Arkansas

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +34.0. Margin: 34.0 pts.

Key Facts — Arkansas

State	Arkansas (AR)
Capital	Little Rock
Population	3.1M
Electoral Votes	6
Governor	Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)
Senator 1	John Boozman (R)
Senator 2	Tom Cotton (R)
Party Lean	Safe R
2024 Trump	66.0%
2024 Harris	32.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Arkansas vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Arkansas voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 66.0% versus Harris's 32.0%. The state has 6 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Arkansas?

Arkansas's two US senators are John Boozman and Tom Cotton. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is Arkansas's political lean?

Arkansas is rated "Safe R" in presidential elections. The state capital is Little Rock, and Arkansas carries 6 electoral votes in the Electoral College.