Arkansas voters will soon have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates across the state, and Arkansas TV is getting ready to put them in the spotlight. From Monday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Oct. 15, Arkansas TV will present “Election 2026: Arkansas TV Debates,” featuring 18 candidates in seven races.
The following candidates have committed to participating in Arkansas TV’s debates:
• U.S. Congressional District 4 – James Russell (D) and incumbent Bruce Westerman (R). The debate will livestream and air Monday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m., and will repeat at 6 p.m.
• U.S. Senate – Hallie Shoffner (D) and Jeff Wadlin (L). The debate will livestream and air Monday, Oct. 12, at 1:30 p.m., and will repeat at 7 p.m.
• Arkansas Governor – Incumbent Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R), Fred Love (D) and Colt Shelby (L). The debate will livestream and air Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m., and will repeat at 7 p.m.
• U.S. Congressional District 1 – Incumbent Rick Crawford (R), Steve Parsons (L) and Terri Yarbrough Green (D). The debate will livestream Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m., and will repeat at 6 p.m.
• U.S. Congressional District 3 – Robb Ryerse (D), Bobby Wilson (L) and incumbent Steve Womack (R). The debate will livestream Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 2:30 p.m., and will repeat Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m.
• Secretary of State – Kelly Grappe (D), Kim Hammer (R) and Michael Pakko (L). The debate will livestream and air Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., and will repeat at 6 p.m.
• U.S. Congressional District 2 – Incumbent French Hill (R) and Chris Jones (D). The debate will livestream and air Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m., and will repeat at 8 p.m.
Debates will repeat starting Oct. 19. The full schedule of repeats are at arkansastv.gov/schedule.
Funding for “Election 2026: Arkansas TV Debates” is provided by Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.
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Watch “Election 2026: Arkansas TV Debates” live on broadcast or on livestream at arkansastv.gov/elections Monday, Oct. 12 through Thursday, Oct. 15.
Debates will also be re-aired in prime time each evening. Visit arkansastv.gov/schedule for the full debates schedule.