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2020 Arkansas elections

A general election was held in the U.S. state of Arkansas on November 3, 2020.[1] To vote by mail, registered Arkansas voters had to request a ballot by October 27, 2020.[2]

2020 Arkansas elections
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State Supreme Court

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One seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court was up for election.[3]

Associate Justice, Position 4

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Incumbent Justice Josephine Hart chose not to run for re-election.[4]

Candidates

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General election

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Results by county
Webb:
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
Welch:
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
2020 Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Position 4 election[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Barbara Womack Webb 245,736 53.63%
Nonpartisan Morgan Welch 212,443 46.37%
Total votes 458,179 100%

General Assembly

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State Senate

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17 out of 35 seats in the Arkansas Senate were up for election. Out of the contested seats, the Republican Party won 15 while the Democratic Party won two. The resulting composition was 28 Republicans and seven Democrats. Republicans flipped the 12th and 26th districts.

State House of Representatives

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All 100 seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives were up for election. Republicans won 77 while Democrats won 23. Republicans flipped the 9th and 11th districts, while Democrats flipped the 32nd district.

Federal offices

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President of the United States

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Arkansas had six electoral votes in the Electoral College. Donald Trump won the state with 62% of the vote.

U.S. Senate

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Incumbent Republican senator Tom Cotton won reelection to a second term with 67% of the vote.

U.S. House of Representatives

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Arkansas had four seats in the United States House of Representatives. The Republican Party won all of them; no seats changed hands.

Ballot initiatives

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Three statewide measures appeared on the ballot in 2020, two of which were approved.[8]

Issue 1

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The Transportation Sales Tax Continuation Amendment, or simply Arkansas Issue 1, would support continuing a 0.5% sales tax, with revenue dedicated to state and local highways, roads, and bridges, that would otherwise expire in 2023.[9]

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 For the amendment Against the amendment Undecided
University of Arkansas[10] October 9–21, 2020 405 (LV) ± 4.8% 62% 38% –
Hendrix College/Talk Business & Politics[11] October 11–13, 2020 647 (LV) ± 4.9% 59% 31% 10%

Results

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Issue 1 results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   50–60%
Arkansas Issue 1[12]
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 660,018 55.33
No 532,915 44.67
Total votes 1,192,933 100.00

Issue 2

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The State Legislative Term Limits Amendment, or simply Arkansas Issue 2, would impose term limits of twelve consecutive years for state legislators with the opportunity to return after a four-year break.[13]

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 For the amendment Against the amendment Undecided
University of Arkansas[10] October 9–21, 2020 405 (LV) ± 4.8% 60% 40% –
Hendrix College/Talk Business & Politics[11] October 11–13, 2020 647 (LV) ± 4.9% 48% 28% 24%

Results

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Issue 2 results by county
Yes:
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   50–60%
Arkansas Issue 2[14]
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 647,861 55.38
No 521,979 44.62
Total votes 1,169,840 100.00

Issue 3

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The Initiative Process and Legislative Referral Requirements Amendment, or simply Arkansas Issue 3, would change requirements for citizen initiatives and legislative referrals.[15]

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[a]		 Margin
of error		 For the amendment Against the amendment Undecided
University of Arkansas[10] October 9–21, 2020 405 (LV) ± 4.8% 41% 59% –
Hendrix College/Talk Business & Politics[11] October 11–13, 2020 647 (LV) ± 4.9% 20% 35% 45%

Results

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Issue 3 results by county
Yes:
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
Arkansas Issue 3[16]
Choice Votes %
Referendum failed No 638,319 55.93
Yes 503,028 44.07
Total votes 1,141,347 100.00

Notes

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  1. 1 2 3 Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Arkansas elections, 2020". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  2. ↑ Lily Hay Newman (August 27, 2020), "How to Vote by Mail and Make Sure It Counts", Wired.com, archived from the original on October 6, 2020
  3. ↑ "Arkansas Supreme Court elections, 2020". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Arkansas Supreme Court recognizes retiring Justice Josephine Linker Hart". KARK. November 12, 2020. Archived from the original on November 21, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ Poole, Shelli (November 8, 2019). "Former Judge Barbara Womack Webb Files for Arkansas Supreme Court". MySaline. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ Moritz, John (October 14, 2019). "Pulaski County circuit judge Welch announces Supreme Court bid". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Arkansas Election Night Reporting". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Arkansas 2020 ballot measures". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Arkansas Issue 1, Transportation Sales Tax Continuation Amendment (2020)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 University of Arkansas
  11. 1 2 3 Hendrix College/Talk Business & Politics
  12. ↑ "Arkansas Election Night Reporting". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Arkansas Issue 2, Change State Legislative Term Limits Amendment (2020)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Arkansas Election Night Reporting". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Arkansas Issue 3, Initiative Process and Legislative Referral Requirements Amendment (2020)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Arkansas Election Night Reporting". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
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