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State Overview
Capital
Little Rock
Population
3,060,000
Electoral Votes
6
Governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican)
House Delegation
4 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- John Boozman
- Tom Cotton
House Delegation
4 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 4
State Legislature
Republicans control both the Senate and the House
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
6
Congressional Districts
4
Local News from Arkansas
Faith & Family
Centerton Residents Raise Concerns Over Islamic Center Expansion Plans
Centerton residents packed a planning commission meeting to voice concerns over the rise of Islam and the Muslim religion in the city and expansion plans.
Centerton · Jul 18, 2026
Local Government
Harrison Infrastructure Prioritized as City Council Tackles Road Repairs
Harrison City Council moves to prioritize road maintenance and fiscal responsibility, focusing on the 'Take it to the Streets' initiative for Boone County.
Harrison · Jul 18, 2026
Local Government
Batesville Public Safety Funding: Independence County Tackles Jail Crisis
Independence County leaders meet to address chronic jail overcrowding, weighing fiscal responsibility against the urgent need for local law and order.
Batesville · Jul 16, 2026
Faith & Family
Mountain Home Churches Expand Faith-Based Homeless Ministry as City Cuts Social Services Budget
A coalition of Mountain Home churches has expanded its faith-based homeless outreach program after the city council cut funding for municipal social services, stepping in to fill the gap with volunteer-run shelters, meals, and job placement assistance rooted in Christian compassion.
Mountain Home · Jul 9, 2026
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