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Arkansas
State government overview
The governor of Arkansas is Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican), in office since January 2023. In Congress, Arkansas is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 4 representatives. The Arkansas General Assembly has a 35-seat Senate and a 100-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.
Governor of Arkansas
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Republican · In office since January 2023
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
Arkansas in Congress
6 Republicans
U.S. Senate
- John BoozmanR · Senator
- Tom CottonR · Senator
U.S. House
- Rick CrawfordR · District 1
- French HillR · District 2
- Steve WomackR · District 3
- Bruce WestermanR · District 4
Arkansas General Assembly
- Senate · 35 seats · 33 members listed
- 27 Republican, 6 Democratic
- House of Representatives · 100 seats · 99 members listed
- 79 Republican, 20 Democratic
3,049,391
Population
$60,773
Median income
4.9%
Unemployment
38.5
Median age
Education
High school or higher88.7%
Bachelor's or higher25.7%
Graduate or professional9.5%
Housing
Median home value$188,000
Median rent$947
Homeownership rate66.4%
16.0%
Poverty rate
$34,225
Per capita income
58.4%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)