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Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Republican Incumbent

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the current Governor of Arkansas, having assumed office on January 10, 2023. She previously served as the White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. She is seeking re-election to her second term.

Positions on Key Issues

Healthcare

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders supports adding work requirements to the Medicaid program. She has also focused on improving healthcare in rural communities and negotiating lower health insurance rates.

Economy

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders' economic policy focuses on reducing income taxes and streamlining processes for economic development to foster job growth and a strong economy in Arkansas.

Climate/Energy

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially recognized 'Clean Energy Week' in Arkansas. She has also stated her intention to 'unleash Arkansas energy' and nominated Shane Khoury as Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment.

Abortion & Reproductive Health

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders is pro-life. She has joined Americans United for Life and the Arkansas Family Council to announce Arkansas as the most pro-life state. She also signed a bill to create a 'monument to the unborn' at the Arkansas State Capitol.

Immigration

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that the Arkansas National Guard will assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with immigration enforcement. She has also proposed legislation to impose enhanced penalties on individuals in the country without legal status who are convicted of crimes and has advanced policies to limit access to taxpayer-funded benefits for immigrants.

Firearms & Second Amendment

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a strong proponent of Second Amendment rights and has signed legislation related to firearms. She has also participated in forums discussing the importance of the firearm industry.

Foreign Policy

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders has taken a strong stance against China, introducing a legislative package to divest state resources from the country and stating she was the first governor to remove China from state farmland.

Civil Rights & Equality

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation restricting bathroom use in schools and public facilities according to biological sex. LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, including the Human Rights Campaign, criticized the measure. She has also directed the state to disregard Biden-era Title IX protections for transgender students and has argued that certain transgender-inclusive policies negatively affect women's privacy and scholarship opportunities.

Tech & AI

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders has launched a working group to study and offer recommendations for the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) within Arkansas. She has also led efforts to pressure Congress against a 10-year prohibition on state-level AI regulations, advocating for states' ability to regulate AI. Additionally, she has overseen the establishment of the Arkansas AI & Analytics Center of Excellence (AI CoE) and ordered the state's IT division to reform as the Department of Shared Services.

Local Issues

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Election Policy

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders believes that the governor, not the courts, has the authority to set special election dates. She complied with court orders to reschedule special elections but stated that she views these orders as unlawful and that they could disenfranchise overseas military voters.

Education

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the LEARNS Act into law, which includes a universal school voucher program. She has also announced her higher education reform bill, Arkansas ACCESS, and has made education a policy priority for 2025.

Background

Career History

Governor of Arkansas 2023 – Present
State of Arkansas
White House Press Secretary 2017 – 2019
The White House

Education

Ouachita Baptist University Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications (2000)

Top Donors

Sarah Huckabee Sanders' 2026 re-election campaign reported raising approximately $193,600 in May 2026, with a campaign balance just under $5.2 million. For her 2022 gubernatorial campaign, she raised over $4.8 million in her first quarter after announcing her bid in January 2021, and a total of $12.8 million from more than 87,000 donors, with 66% of donations coming from out-of-state. Top contributors to her 2022 campaign included North Pulaski Republican Women Of Arkansas and Team Shs Sarah Huckabee Sanders, each contributing $5,300.

Voting Record

Sarah Huckabee Sanders has not held legislative office. As Governor of Arkansas since 2023, she has focused on executive actions and policy implementation. Her tenure has included a focus on education reform and tax cuts.

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Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 6/29/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.

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