Arkansas elections, 2018
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A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Arkansas on November 6, 2018. All of Arkansas' executive officers will be up for election as well as all of Arkansas' four seats in the United States House of Representatives.
Governor
Incumbent Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson is running for re-election to a second term.
Lieutenant Governor
Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin is running for re-election to a second term.[1]
Attorney General
Incumbent Republican Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is running for re-election to a second term.[2]
2016 U.S. Senate nominee and former US Attorney Conner Eldridge is a potential Democratic candidate.[3]
Secretary of State
Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Mark Martin is term-limited and cannot run for re-election. Martin has said he has no plans to run for any other office in 2018.[4]
- Republican primary
Land Commissioner John Thurston and State Representative Trevor Drown are running for the Republican nomination.[5] State House Speaker Jeremy Gillam and State Auditor Andrea Lea are not running.[5][6]
State Treasurer
Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Dennis Milligan is eligible for re-election to a second term.
State Auditor
Incumbent Republican State Auditor Andrea Lea is running for re-election to a second term.
Commissioner of State Lands
Incumbent Republican Commissioner of State Lands John Thurston is term-limited and cannot run for re-election. He is running for Secretary of State.
- Republican primary
Republican Party of Arkansas First Congressional District Chairman Tommy Land is running.[7] State Representative Laurie Rushing is also considering running.[7] Alex Ray has announced his candidacy.
- Democratic Primary
Shaun Hubanks is running for the Democratic nomination.[8] 2014 Democratic nominee Mark Robertson is considering running.[8]
United States House of Representatives
All of Arkansas' four seats in the United States House of Representatives are up for election in 2018.
References
- ↑ Wickline, Michael R. (July 12, 2016). "Lt. Gov. Griffin says he'll run in '18 for second 4-year term". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ↑ Fanney, Brian (October 17, 2016). "Rutledge: Will run again in '18, release early fundraising report". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ "The Latest: Eldridge aims to stay engaged in state's future". The Baxter Bulletin. Associated Press. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ↑ Brantley, Max (June 2, 2016). "Good news from the secretary of state". Arkansas Times. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- 1 2 "2 Republicans to run for Arkansas secretary of state in '18". KATV. June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ↑ Wickline, Michael R. (January 3, 2017). "Arkansas governor to hold fundraiser for term 2; re-election bid not yet formally announced". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- 1 2 "Heber Springs Republican to run for land commissioner". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. November 22, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- 1 2 Fanney, Brian (December 1, 2016). "Hubanks says he plans bid for state land commissioner". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved December 2, 2016.