Arkansas Democrats seeking nomination for governor focus on voucher program, economic development

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 758

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Addressing issues with the state’s school voucher program, supporting economic development and investing in Arkansans are priorities for Sen. Fred Love and Supha Xayprasith-Mays, the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor.

Love is a term-limited lawmaker from Mabelvale who has served in the Arkansas Legislature since 2011. Xayprasith-Mays is a Bentonville businesswoman who ran an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 2022.

The two are hoping …

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