2026 Arkansas Ballot Measures
Tracking all certified, potential, and failed measures for the November 2026 ballot.
Source: Ballotpedia · Arkansas Secretary of State · Last updated 2026-06-01
What It Does
Allows the legislature to create programs including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to develop the state economy.
▌ Conservative Take
Economic development tools attract jobs and investment to Arkansas. While some conservatives are wary of government-directed investment, this gives the legislature targeted flexibility to compete with neighboring states for business. R-aligned measure backed by state leadership. Conservative voters: YES with the caveat to watch how the legislature implements it.
For conservative voters: YES is the clear choice.
Campaign Finance
No campaigns registered.
What It Does
Provides that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections in Arkansas.
▌ Conservative Take
Election integrity bedrock. While noncitizen voting is rare, enshrining citizenship as a voting requirement in the state constitution prevents future attempts to expand the franchise to noncitizens — something several blue cities have attempted. Strong conservative consensus. Conservative voters: YES.
For conservative voters: YES is the clear choice.
Campaign Finance
No campaigns registered.
What It Does
Authorizes the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund water-related infrastructure projects including water treatment, waste disposal, irrigation, and flood control.
▌ Conservative Take
Water infrastructure is core government responsibility. Arkansas has aging water systems that threaten agricultural and municipal users. This bond funds real, tangible infrastructure — not social programs. Bipartisan support reflects its practical appeal. Conservative voters: YES — clean water is a conservative value too.
For conservative voters: YES is the clear choice.
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No campaigns registered.
What It Does
Expands and strengthens the state constitutional right to keep and bear arms, adding new protections beyond the federal Second Amendment baseline.
▌ Conservative Take
A pure Second Amendment win. Strengthening state-level gun rights creates an additional layer of protection against federal overreach. Arkansas Republicans overwhelmingly backed this. Conservative voters: YES — unambiguously.
For conservative voters: YES is the clear choice.
Campaign Finance
No campaigns registered.