2020 Arkansas State Senate Election
Arkansas · State
Official returns omit some unopposed races. Seats and historical comparisons cover recorded contests.
General Election
November 3, 2020
Contests
17
Candidates
25
Valid votes
517,226
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 372,240 | 72.0% | 15 | 88.2% | — |
| Democratic | 144,986 | 28.0% | 2 | 11.8% | — |
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | — | 15 | — | — | 72.0% | — |
| Democratic | — | 2 | — | — | 28.0% | — |
Seat changes by party
10 → 17 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | — | 15 | — | — | 72.0% | — |
| Democratic | — | 2 | — | — | 28.0% | — |
Seat changes by party
4 → 17 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | — | 15 | — | — | 72.0% | — |
| Democratic | — | 2 | — | — | 28.0% | — |
Seat changes by party
5 → 17 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | — | 15 | — | — | 72.0% | — |
| Democratic | — | 2 | — | — | 28.0% | — |
Seat changes by party
10 → 17 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2014 | — | — |
| November 8, 2016 | — | — |
| November 6, 2018 | — | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 15 | 2 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2014 | — | — |
| November 8, 2016 | — | — |
| November 6, 2018 | — | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 15 | 2 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2014 | — | — |
| November 8, 2016 | — | — |
| November 6, 2018 | — | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 72.0% | 28.0% |
District results
17 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 36,77864.9% | 64.9% | 19,85535.1% | 35.1% | 56,633 | |
| 32,70573.4% | 73.4% | 11,82526.6% | 26.6% | 44,530 | |
| 24,563100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 24,563 | |
| 21,058100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 21,058 | |
| 17,28255.9% | 55.9% | 13,64144.1% | 44.1% | 30,923 | |
| 26,06975.2% | 75.2% | 8,60424.8% | 24.8% | 34,673 | |
| 27,639100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 27,639 | |
| 28,542100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 28,542 | |
| 20,406100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 20,406 | |
| 17,538100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 17,538 | |
| —— | — | 19,737100.0% | 100.0% | 19,737 | |
| 17,73260.1% | 60.1% | 11,79139.9% | 39.9% | 29,523 | |
| 19,89261.1% | 61.1% | 12,67738.9% | 38.9% | 32,569 | |
| 14,169100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 14,169 | |
| 31,111100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 31,111 | |
| 15,39235.1% | 35.1% | 28,48164.9% | 64.9% | 43,873 | |
| 21,36453.8% | 53.8% | 18,37546.2% | 46.2% | 39,739 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Bart HesterRep36,778 votes · 64.9%Runner-upRonetta J. FrancisDem19,855 votes · 35.1% | Ronetta J. FrancisDem19,855 votes · 35.1% | 29.9percentage points | |
Jim HendrenRep32,705 votes · 73.4%Runner-upRyan CraigDem11,825 votes · 26.6% | Ryan CraigDem11,825 votes · 26.6% | 46.9percentage points | |
| Lance EadsRep24,563 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Jimmy Hickey, Jr.Rep21,058 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Charles BeckhamRep17,282 votes · 55.9%Runner-upBruce MalochDem13,641 votes · 44.1% | Bruce MalochDem13,641 votes · 44.1% | 11.8percentage points | |
Alan ClarkRep26,069 votes · 75.2%Runner-upBrandon OverlyDem8,604 votes · 24.8% | Brandon OverlyDem8,604 votes · 24.8% | 50.4percentage points | |
| Breanne DavisRep27,639 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Dan SullivanRep28,542 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Dave WallaceRep20,406 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Ronald CaldwellRep17,538 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Stephanie FlowersDem19,737 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Ben GilmoreRep17,732 votes · 60.1%Runner-upEddie L. CheathamDem11,791 votes · 39.9% | Eddie L. CheathamDem11,791 votes · 39.9% | 20.1percentage points | |
Trent GarnerRep19,892 votes · 61.1%Runner-upKeidra BurrellDem12,677 votes · 38.9% | Keidra BurrellDem12,677 votes · 38.9% | 22.2percentage points | |
| Jonathan DismangRep14,169 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Ricky HillRep31,111 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Clarke TuckerDem28,481 votes · 64.9%Runner-upBob ThomasRep15,392 votes · 35.1% | Bob ThomasRep15,392 votes · 35.1% | 29.8percentage points | |
Jane EnglishRep21,364 votes · 53.8%Runner-upAlisa Blaize DixonDem18,375 votes · 46.2% | Alisa Blaize DixonDem18,375 votes · 46.2% | 7.5percentage points |