Overview

• On June 23, state Sen. Fredrick Love formally announced his bid for governor of Arkansas in the 2026 election.
• He represents District 15 in the state Senate and has served in the General Assembly since his 2010 election to the state House.
• His economic platform includes expanding access to startup capital, funding infrastructure improvements, and providing grants to small businesses.
• His education agenda calls for increased investment in rural Delta towns, Ozark communities, and other underserved areas.
• He will challenge incumbent Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who has amassed over $3.7 million for her reelection and launched a TV ad campaign in January ahead of the March 3 primary.