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Fred Love

Governor

2026 Arkansas Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Arkansas Governor — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Governor · Democratic · Candidate
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Early Life & Foundations

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Fred Love’s life is rooted in resilience, faith, and perseverance. At just four years old, he survived a devastating car accident that left him with lasting injuries—yet through determination and the strength instilled by his mother, he overcame the odds. Raised in a household that faced real hardship—nights spent in a car, meals split three ways, and moments without electricity—Fred learned early what it means to endure and push forward.His mother, Sandra, carried their family through those challenges with unwavering faith and a simple guiding principle that still defines Fred’s life today: “Be in service to mankind.” That lesson became the foundation of everything he would go on to do.

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Fred Love’s life is rooted in resilience, faith, and perseverance. At just four years old, he survived a devastating car accident that left him with lasting injuries—yet through determination and the strength instilled by his mother, he overcame the odds. Raised in a household that faced real hardship—nights spent in a car, meals split three ways, and moments without electricity—Fred learned early what it means to endure and push forward.His mother, Sandra, carried their family through those challenges with unwavering faith and a simple guiding principle that still defines Fred’s life today: “Be in service to mankind.” That lesson became the foundation of everything he would go on to do.

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Commitment to Arkansas

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As a legislator, Fred turned his values into action—delivering real results for the communities he serves. He built the Southwest Health Unit, helped bring an Arkansas Children’s Hospital clinic to Southwest Little Rock, and led the development of the Forest of Hope Family Justice Center, providing critical support for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.For Fred, public service is about the fundamentals: making sure families can put food on the table, children have access to quality education, and communities are safe and supported.Now, he is running for Governor to carry those same values—faith, hard work, and community—into the state’s highest office. Fred Love believes Arkansas moves forward when leadership is grounded in service, focused on results, and committed to ensuring no one is left behind.

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As a legislator, Fred turned his values into action—delivering real results for the communities he serves. He built the Southwest Health Unit, helped bring an Arkansas Children’s Hospital clinic to Southwest Little Rock, and led the development of the Forest of Hope Family Justice Center, providing critical support for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.For Fred, public service is about the fundamentals: making sure families can put food on the table, children have access to quality education, and communities are safe and supported.Now, he is running for Governor to carry those same values—faith, hard work, and community—into the state’s highest office. Fred Love believes Arkansas moves forward when leadership is grounded in service, focused on results, and committed to ensuring no one is left behind.

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Energy, environment, utilities, and natural resources

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Opportunity shouldn’t depend on your zip code.Fred is committed to building an economy that works for every corner of Arkansas—from the Delta to the Ozarks—by investing in infrastructure, workforce, and small businesses, this will allow communties to thrive. He will create regional economic hubs, rebuild critical infrastructure like roads, water, sewer, and broadband, and expand career pathways through apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, and workforce training. His plan also includes summer youth employment tied to real career credentials and a focused effort to expand affordable housing across the state.

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Opportunity shouldn’t depend on your zip code.Fred is committed to building an economy that works for every corner of Arkansas—from the Delta to the Ozarks—by investing in infrastructure, workforce, and small businesses, this will allow communties to thrive. He will create regional economic hubs, rebuild critical infrastructure like roads, water, sewer, and broadband, and expand career pathways through apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, and workforce training. His plan also includes summer youth employment tied to real career credentials and a focused effort to expand affordable housing across the state.

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Education and workforce development

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Strong communities require both safety and second chances.Fred believes public safety is a must, and families must be protected while also addressing the root causes of crime. He will stop the construction of the costly 3,000-bed Franklin County prison that fails to solve long-term issues and instead focus on rehabilitation, workforce training, and reentry programs that reduce repeat offenses. He will also ensure correctional facilities are properly staffed and that those working in the system are supported and protected.

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Strong communities require both safety and second chances.Fred believes public safety is a must, and families must be protected while also addressing the root causes of crime. He will stop the construction of the costly 3,000-bed Franklin County prison that fails to solve long-term issues and instead focus on rehabilitation, workforce training, and reentry programs that reduce repeat offenses. He will also ensure correctional facilities are properly staffed and that those working in the system are supported and protected.

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Health care and public health

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As a legislator, Fred turned his values into action—delivering real results for the communities he serves. He built the Southwest Health Unit, helped bring an Arkansas Children’s Hospital clinic to Southwest Little Rock, and led the development of the Forest of Hope Family Justice Center, providing critical support for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.For Fred, public service is about the fundamentals: making sure families can put food on the table, children have access to quality education, and communities are safe and supported.Now, he is running for Governor to carry those same values—faith, hard work, and community—into the state’s highest office. Fred Love believes Arkansas moves forward when leadership is grounded in service, focused on results, and committed to ensuring no one is left behind.

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As a legislator, Fred turned his values into action—delivering real results for the communities he serves. He built the Southwest Health Unit, helped bring an Arkansas Children’s Hospital clinic to Southwest Little Rock, and led the development of the Forest of Hope Family Justice Center, providing critical support for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.For Fred, public service is about the fundamentals: making sure families can put food on the table, children have access to quality education, and communities are safe and supported.Now, he is running for Governor to carry those same values—faith, hard work, and community—into the state’s highest office. Fred Love believes Arkansas moves forward when leadership is grounded in service, focused on results, and committed to ensuring no one is left behind.

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Government and public policy

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He is running for governor to bring steady leadership, create greater opportunity, and deliver practical solutions that strengthen schools, support families, and move Arkansas forward.

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He is running for governor to bring steady leadership, create greater opportunity, and deliver practical solutions that strengthen schools, support families, and move Arkansas forward.

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Health care and public health

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Education is the foundation of opportunity—and Fred’s life proves it.Fred believes every child deserves the same chance to succeed his teachers and mentors provided him, regardless of their zipcode. Fred will ensure every student reads on grade level by investing in literacy, providing the proper resources, and strengthening early education. He will expand mental health support in schools, especially in rural areas, support teachers with fair pay and resources, and reject policies that divert funding away from public classrooms. Fred will also expand adult literacy programs so working families can build better futures.

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Education is the foundation of opportunity—and Fred’s life proves it.Fred believes every child deserves the same chance to succeed his teachers and mentors provided him, regardless of their zipcode. Fred will ensure every student reads on grade level by investing in literacy, providing the proper resources, and strengthening early education. He will expand mental health support in schools, especially in rural areas, support teachers with fair pay and resources, and reject policies that divert funding away from public classrooms. Fred will also expand adult literacy programs so working families can build better futures.

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Health care and public health

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Healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and available to every Arkansan.No family should have to choose between getting care and paying their bills. Fred will protect Medicaid, expand access to maternal and mental health services across the state, and use telehealth to reach underserved and rural communities. He will ensure healthcare funding is focused on outcomes—not bureaucracy—and launch a statewide mental health app and hotline to provide immediate support when it’s needed most.

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Healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and available to every Arkansan.No family should have to choose between getting care and paying their bills. Fred will protect Medicaid, expand access to maternal and mental health services across the state, and use telehealth to reach underserved and rural communities. He will ensure healthcare funding is focused on outcomes—not bureaucracy—and launch a statewide mental health app and hotline to provide immediate support when it’s needed most.

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Education and workforce development

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Every child deserves access to quality education, strong teachers, and the tools to succeed.

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Every child deserves access to quality education, strong teachers, and the tools to succeed.

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Economy, taxes, spending, and affordability

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Supporting small businesses, creating jobs, and building a stronger Arkansas economy.

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Supporting small businesses, creating jobs, and building a stronger Arkansas economy.

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Public safety and criminal justice

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Investing in public safety, strengthening neighborhoods, and protecting Arkansas families.

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Investing in public safety, strengthening neighborhoods, and protecting Arkansas families.

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Public Safety

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Fred is committed to building an economy that works for every corner of Arkansas—from the Delta to the Ozarks—by investing in infrastructure, workforce, and small businesses, this will allow communties to thrive. He will create regional economic hubs, rebuild critical infrastructure like roads, water, sewer, and broadband, and expand career pathways through apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, and workforce training. His plan also includes summer youth employment tied to real career credentials and a focused effort to expand affordable housing across the state.

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Fred is committed to building an economy that works for every corner of Arkansas—from the Delta to the Ozarks—by investing in infrastructure, workforce, and small businesses, this will allow communties to thrive. He will create regional economic hubs, rebuild critical infrastructure like roads, water, sewer, and broadband, and expand career pathways through apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, and workforce training. His plan also includes summer youth employment tied to real career credentials and a focused effort to expand affordable housing across the state.

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Public Safety

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Healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and available to every Arkansan.

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Healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and available to every Arkansan.

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Public Safety

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No family should have to choose between getting care and paying their bills. Fred will protect Medicaid, expand access to maternal and mental health services across the state, and use telehealth to reach underserved and rural communities. He will ensure healthcare funding is focused on outcomes—not bureaucracy—and launch a statewide mental health app and hotline to provide immediate support when it’s needed most.

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No family should have to choose between getting care and paying their bills. Fred will protect Medicaid, expand access to maternal and mental health services across the state, and use telehealth to reach underserved and rural communities. He will ensure healthcare funding is focused on outcomes—not bureaucracy—and launch a statewide mental health app and hotline to provide immediate support when it’s needed most.

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Economic Development

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Would create regional economic hubs, rebuild roads, water, sewer and broadband, expand apprenticeships and workforce training, create credential-linked summer youth jobs, and expand affordable housing.

  • The plan centers infrastructure, workforce development, entrepreneurship, small business, and housing as a statewide economic strategy.
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Economic Development

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Education

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Would invest in literacy and early education, expand school mental-health support, support teacher pay and resources, oppose diversion of public-school funding, and expand adult literacy programs.

  • Sets grade-level reading and broader access to educational opportunity as central goals.
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Education

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Public Safety

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Would stop construction of the proposed 3,000-bed Franklin County prison and shift emphasis toward rehabilitation, workforce training, reentry programs, and adequate correctional staffing.

  • Frames the approach around both community safety and reducing repeat offenses.
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Public Safety

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Healthcare

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Would protect Medicaid, expand maternal and mental-health services, expand telehealth in rural areas, focus healthcare funding on outcomes, and launch a statewide mental-health app and hotline.

  • Frames healthcare access and affordability as statewide priorities.
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Healthcare

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Public record

Captured official records with selected highlights

1,139 captured official records

The searchable archive contains 1,139 exact attributed records from Arkansas General Assembly official roll-call pages (926 yes, 106 no, 60 present, 9 not voting, and 0 other published choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.

Coverage: January 16, 2025 through May 6, 2026
Vote events
1,139
Unique measures
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Final passage
1,119
Yes / No
926 / 106

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final passageVoted no

TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.

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Fred Love is recorded as voting no in the official record for read the third time and passed..

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Senate Vote - Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:17:04 AM

HB1001 - TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.

YEAS: 27 — J. Boyd, J. Bryant, Caldwell, A. Clark, Crowell, B. Davis, Dees, J. Dismang, J. Dotson, J. English, Flippo, Gilmore, K. Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, B. Johnson, M. Johnson, M. McKee, J. Payton, C. Penzo, J. Petty, Simon, Stone, D. Sullivan, D. Wallace

NAYS: 6 — S. Flowers, G. Leding, F. Love, R. Murdock, J. Scott, C. Tucker

NOT VOTING: 0

PRESENT: 0

EXCUSED: 2 — B. King, Rice

Action: Read the third time and passed.

F. Love — Nay

May 6, 2026
final passageVoted no

TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.

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Fred Love is recorded as voting no in the official record for read the third time and passed..

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Senate Vote - Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9:21:51 AM

SB1 - TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.

YEAS: 29 — J. Boyd, J. Bryant, Caldwell, A. Clark, Crowell, B. Davis, Dees, J. Dismang, J. Dotson, J. English, Flippo, Gilmore, K. Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, B. Johnson, M. Johnson, B. King, M. McKee, J. Payton, C. Penzo, J. Petty, Rice, Simon, Stone, D. Sullivan, D. Wallace

NAYS: 6 — S. Flowers, G. Leding, F. Love, R. Murdock, J. Scott, C. Tucker

NOT VOTING: 0

PRESENT: 0

EXCUSED: 0

Action: Read the third time and passed.

F. Love — Nay

May 5, 2026
final passageVoted yes

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

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Senate Vote - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 11:26:46 AM

HB1066 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

YEAS: 34 — J. Boyd, J. Bryant, Caldwell, A. Clark, Crowell, B. Davis, Dees, J. Dismang, J. Dotson, J. English, Flippo, S. Flowers, Gilmore, K. Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, B. Johnson, M. Johnson, B. King, G. Leding, F. Love, M. McKee, R. Murdock, C. Penzo, J. Petty, Rice, J. Scott, Simon, Stone, D. Sullivan, C. Tucker, D. Wallace

NAYS: 0

NOT VOTING: 0

PRESENT: 0

EXCUSED: 1 — J. Payton

Action: Read the third time and passed.

F. Love — Yea

April 29, 2026
final passageVoted yes

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

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Fred Love is recorded as voting yes in the official record for read the third time and passed..

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Senate Vote - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 11:26:46 AM

HB1064 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

YEAS: 34 — J. Boyd, J. Bryant, Caldwell, A. Clark, Crowell, B. Davis, Dees, J. Dismang, J. Dotson, J. English, Flippo, S. Flowers, Gilmore, K. Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, B. Johnson, M. Johnson, B. King, G. Leding, F. Love, M. McKee, R. Murdock, C. Penzo, J. Petty, Rice, J. Scott, Simon, Stone, D. Sullivan, C. Tucker, D. Wallace

NAYS: 0

NOT VOTING: 0

PRESENT: 0

EXCUSED: 1 — J. Payton

Action: Read the third time and passed.

F. Love — Yea

April 29, 2026
floor voteNot voting

TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A COMPUTER MANUFACTURED BY A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY IN DIGITAL ASSET MINING AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF CERTAIN SOFTWARE IN DIGITAL ASSET MINING.

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Fred Love is recorded as not voting in the official record for read third time and failed of adoption..

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Senate Vote - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:27:34 PM

SR9 - TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A COMPUTER MANUFACTURED BY A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY IN DIGITAL ASSET MINING AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF CERTAIN SOFTWARE IN DIGITAL ASSET MINING.

YEAS: 15 — Caldwell, A. Clark, Flippo, S. Flowers, Hill, B. Johnson, M. Johnson, B. King, G. Leding, J. Payton, C. Penzo, Rice, Simon, D. Sullivan, D. Wallace

NAYS: 8 — J. Bryant, Crowell, Dees, Hester, Hickey, Irvin, J. Petty, Stone

NOT VOTING: 11 — J. Boyd, B. Davis, J. Dismang, J. English, Gilmore, K. Hammer, F. Love, M. McKee, R. Murdock, J. Scott, C. Tucker

PRESENT: 0

EXCUSED: 1 — J. Dotson

Action: Read third time and failed of adoption.

F. Love — Not Voting

April 21, 2026
floor voteNot voting

TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PAY A FEE FOR EXTRAORDINARY ELECTRICAL ENERGY USAGE AND TO IMPLEMENT OVERSIGHT PROCEDURES.

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Fred Love is recorded as not voting in the official record for read third time and failed of adoption..

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Senate Vote - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:21:02 PM

SR8 - TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PAY A FEE FOR EXTRAORDINARY ELECTRICAL ENERGY USAGE AND TO IMPLEMENT OVERSIGHT PROCEDURES.

YEAS: 11 — Caldwell, A. Clark, Crowell, Flippo, S. Flowers, Hill, M. Johnson, B. King, G. Leding, Rice, J. Scott

NAYS: 12 — J. Boyd, J. Bryant, Dees, Gilmore, K. Hammer, Hester, J. Payton, C. Penzo, J. Petty, Simon, Stone, D. Sullivan

NOT VOTING: 11 — B. Davis, J. Dismang, J. English, Hickey, Irvin, B. Johnson, F. Love, M. McKee, R. Murdock, C. Tucker, D. Wallace

PRESENT: 0

EXCUSED: 1 — J. Dotson

Action: Read third time and failed of adoption.

F. Love — Not Voting

April 21, 2026
floor voteVoted yes

TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS AND AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.

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Fred Love is recorded as voting yes in the official record for read third time and failed of adoption..

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Senate Vote - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:13:34 PM

SR7 - TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS AND AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.

YEAS: 17 — J. Boyd, Caldwell, A. Clark, Dees, Flippo, S. Flowers, Hill, M. Johnson, B. King, G. Leding, F. Love, J. Payton, Rice, J. Scott, D. Sullivan, C. Tucker, D. Wallace

NAYS: 8 — J. Bryant, Gilmore, Hester, Hickey, B. Johnson, M. McKee, J. Petty, Stone

NOT VOTING: 4 — B. Davis, J. Dismang, Irvin, R. Murdock

PRESENT: 5 — Crowell, J. English, K. Hammer, C. Penzo, Simon

EXCUSED: 1 — J. Dotson

Action: Read third time and failed of adoption.

F. Love — Yea

April 21, 2026
floor voteVoted yes

TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

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Fred Love is recorded as voting yes in the official record for read third time and failed of adoption..

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Senate Vote - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 3:16:19 PM

SR16 - TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

YEAS: 8 — S. Flowers, Hickey, B. King, G. Leding, F. Love, R. Murdock, J. Scott, C. Tucker

NAYS: 22 — J. Boyd, J. Bryant, A. Clark, Crowell, B. Davis, Dees, J. Dismang, Flippo, Gilmore, K. Hammer, Hester, Hill, B. Johnson, M. Johnson, M. McKee, J. Payton, C. Penzo, J. Petty, Simon, Stone, D. Sullivan, D. Wallace

NOT VOTING: 4 — Caldwell, J. English, Irvin, Rice

PRESENT: 0

EXCUSED: 1 — J. Dotson

Action: Read third time and failed of adoption.

F. Love — Yea

April 21, 2026

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Reason: CURRENT_GENERAL_BALLOT_CERTIFICATION_RECHECK_PENDING

Fred Love won the March 3 party primary for Governor, according to Arkansas's official results. Final November ballot verification remains pending. Final November 3 ballot certification, withdrawals, substitutions, and additional candidates still require reconciliation. The filing search returned no candidate rows during the September 14 review.

Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Arkansas candidate filing record retained August 19 — Fred Love

    Arkansas Secretary of State

    Open Arkansas Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Fred Love — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Fred Love campaign

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Fred Love — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Fred Love campaign

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  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    Fred Love — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Fred Love campaign

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  5. Government public record

    Fred Love — Arkansas General Assembly 2025/2026S1 Senate roll call 1637

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  6. Government public record

    Fred Love — Arkansas General Assembly 2025/2026S1 Senate roll call 1634

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  7. Government public record

    Fred Love — Arkansas General Assembly 2025/2026F Senate roll call 1629

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  8. Government public record

    Fred Love — Arkansas General Assembly 2025/2026F Senate roll call 1628

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  9. Government public record

    Fred Love — Arkansas General Assembly 2025/2026F Senate roll call 1575

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  10. Government public record

    Fred Love — Arkansas General Assembly 2025/2026F Senate roll call 1574

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  11. Government public record

    Fred Love — Arkansas General Assembly 2025/2026F Senate roll call 1573

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  12. Government public record

    Fred Love — Arkansas General Assembly 2025/2026F Senate roll call 1493

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  13. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Fred Love — Arkansas campaign-finance disclosure search

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    Open Arkansas Secretary of State
  14. GOVERNMENT_ELECTION_RESULT

    2026 Arkansas official primary result — Fred Love

    Arkansas Secretary of State

    Open Arkansas Secretary of State
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