Public office

Governor of Arkansas

Sarah Huckabee Sanders holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Arkansas.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Arkansas

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

About this office

Main duties
The governor must ensure faithful execution of the laws, serves as commander in chief, reports to the General Assembly, and may approve or veto legislation.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor becomes governor for the remainder of the term.

Sources: Arkansas Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

2023-01-10 → end not established

Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Sources

Show3 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.

Candidate Information: 2026 candidate filings

Arkansas Secretary of State

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Supports: Arkansas 2026 general election Governor nominees, official candidate names, party labels

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