Challengers call Arkansas governor’s policy priorities misplaced in debate

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 876

Last Updated: 4 days, 14 hours ago

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Democrat Fred Love and Libertarian Colt Shelby sharply criticized Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ school voucher program, state spending priorities and prison plans in a debate Tuesday where the three gubernatorial hopefuls did not offer specific plans for the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion.

Sanders touted her record on tax cuts and school choice during the debate hosted by Arkansas TV, while Love and Shelby said her priorities were misplaced.

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