2028 Republican primary in Arkansas

Arkansas usually votes after the four traditional early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. Arkansas has leaned Republican in recent presidential elections (it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024), so this primary effectively picks the favorite to carry the state in November 2028. The official 2028 Republican primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.

Arkansas at a glance

Electoral votes6
RegionSouth
CapitalLittle Rock
General-election leanSafe Republican
2024 resultTrump (R)
2020 resultTrump (R)
2016 resultTrump (R)
Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)

See the Arkansas general-election outlook.

The Republican field

The candidates Arkansas Republican voters would choose among:

JD Vance Marco Rubio Ron DeSantis Dan Greaney Brian Kemp Byron Donalds Donald Trump Jr.Elise Stefanik Glenn Youngkin

Full field and process on the 2028 Republican primary hub.

Why Arkansas matters in the 2028 Republican race

Arkansas is reliable Republican turf in general elections, so its Republican primary is closely watched as a read on where the party's voters stand, even though the state itself is not a top November battleground.

Recent presidential results in Arkansas: it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.

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Quick answers

Arkansas 2028 Republican primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Republican primary in Arkansas?

The official 2028 date has not been set. Arkansas typically votes after the early states, often around Super Tuesday or later. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.

How does Arkansas usually vote in presidential elections?

Arkansas voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Analysts currently rate it Safe Republican for 2028. See the full Arkansas general-election outlook for detail.

Who is running in the 2028 Republican primary?

As of June 2026 no candidate has formally declared. The most-discussed Republican contenders include JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Dan Greaney.

How many delegates does Arkansas have?

Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Republican National Committee (RNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, states with more delegates than Arkansas (6 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.