Arkansas Explained: What to know about voter registration for the 2026 midterm primaries

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 19, 2026

Words: 429

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The new year has barely begun, but the 2026 campaign season is well underway.

This month’s special primaries for a pair of legislative seats kicked off the year’s elections, and more key dates for voters are on the way.

Arkansas’ midterm elections include several high-profile races, including the reelection bids of Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton.

To prepare for the elections, voters will need to know the rules and how …

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